Barbara D. Monroe

Barbara Delores Monroe, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at her home in Wilton Manors, Florida. She was born September 15, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio to Abraham and Sadie (Anton) Addes.

Barbara was a friend to many and loved by all who met her. She loved sports, and had several different jobs during her lifetime, such as painting, cleaning, and bartending. Known also as “MamaBear”, she was always able to tell a great story and make everyone laugh.

Barbara is survived by her sons, James Bryan Woods of Wilton Manors, FL and Steven Scott Woods (Nicole) of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughters, Mary Rose Lotter (Fritz) of Mesa, AZ and Nancy Jo Wallace (Chan) of Altoona, IA; eight grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Monroe.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to VITAS Healthcare Fort Lauderdale (Hospice) at VitasCommunityConnection or by mail. Checks made payable to: Vitas Community Connection, P.O. Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5352

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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