TRINITY – Irene Ferne Smith Monroe, 79, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence.
She was born October 15, 1939, in Guilford County and was the daughter of the late James L. and Vay Sexton Smith. She was a faithful and devoted homemaker who loved her family and had a very giving spirit. She was a member of Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting and enjoyed reading her Bible.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Graham Monroe; and a son-in-law, Terry Pitt.
She is survived by three children, Keith Monroe and his wife, Angela, Denni Pitt, and Laura Monroe; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service celebrating Irene’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting with Dave Mercadante officiating. Burial will follow in the meetinghouse cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 Wednesday at the church prior to the service and invite friends to the fellowship hall following the service for light refreshments.
For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, 3673 Hoover Hill Road, Trinity, NC 27370.
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