Zella Marie Lewis Monroe, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1948 in Banner, KY to the late Bascom and Minnie Mae Lewis.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kenneth Monroe, Jr. and two siblings: Leona and William Reo Lewis.
Mrs. Monroe was a member of the Sand Springs Baptist Church and a former teacher for Anderson County Schools. She was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
3 children: Amy Monroe (Randy Curry) and Mary Beth Monroe both of Columbia, KY; Harold Kenneth Monroe III (Nickie) of Lawrenceburg, KY
2 grandchildren: Russell Lewis Curry and Katie Monroe
6 siblings: Albert Lewis of Columbia, KY, Larry Lewis (Nancy), Charles Lewis (Nancy), Joe Lewis, and Patricia Ratliff (Bob) all of West Liberty, KY and Alice Robinson (Mike) of Hazel Green, KY
Several nieces & nephews including a special niece, Tasha Reuter & 2 special nephews: Brent Ratliff and Zion Walton
Graveside Service: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 12:00pmET at the Sand Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, KY with Bro. Garrett Franklin officiating
Pallbearers: Jason Black, Karl Tucker, Zion Walton, Monte Dailey, Brent Ratliff, Randy Curry, and Mike Robinson
Honorary Pallbearer: Doug Padgett
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Green River at 462 North Bypass Campbellsville, KY 42718 or Growing Together Pre-School at 599 Lima Dr. Lexington, KY 40511.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
