Phyllis Monroe

Phyllis Monroe, age 87, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Envive Healthcare in Hartford City.

Phyllis was born April 27, 1935, in Portland, the daughter of Roger Faye and Thelma (Wright) Mertz.  She graduated from Pennville High School.  Phyllis was previously married to Robert Pence and Ralph Martin and they both preceded her in death.  She later married Richard Monroe in 2012 and he survives.

Phyllis attended Pennville United Methodist Church and was a member of Gamma Nu Sorority.  Phyllis owned and operated Village Pottery and Gifts in Montpelier.  She enjoyed making porcelain dolls and China painting.

Survivors include:

Her husband:  Richard Monroe – rural Pennville, Indiana

1 son:  Dana Pence – Montpelier, Indiana

1 step-daughter:  Lesa Kirby (husband Gary) – Pennville, Indiana

1 step-son:  Richard Douglas Monroe (wife Tressie) – Portland, Indiana

3 special children that she holds dear to her heart:  Trinda, Eric Lake, and Jackie

Several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Ryan Pence.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Pennville Chapel of Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Pastor Gary Newton will officiate and burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville.

Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Cancer Society or Jay County Heart Fund.