Obituary of Elda K. Monroe

Lake George: Elda K. Monroe, 91, of Harrington Hill Road, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 18, 2007 at her home. Born January 29, 1916 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sadie (Woodward) Davis. Elda was a lifelong resident of the area and married Leon E. Monroe in 1936. Leon passed away on June 11, 1968 after 32 years of marriage. Over the years, Elda worked at various shirt factories in the area. She also worked at the Warren Co. Adult Home and for the Warrensburg Central School system for 16 years. She was a member of the Warrensburg First Baptist Church for over 80 years. Her favorite pastimes included knitting, crocheting, crafts, making wedding cakes, gardening and listening to Daniel O’Donnell music. Besides her beloved husband, her sister, Hattie Larrow also predeceases her. Survivors include her three daughters, Barbara Ovitt and her husband, Richard of Warrensburg, Sandra Burke and her husband, Robert of Appomattox, Va, Linda Steve and her husband, Jerry of Queensbury; her son, Wayne Monroe and his wife, Karen of Pottersville; one sister, Abby Hastings of Warrensburg; two brothers, Robert Davis of Winnebago, Minn., Clifton Davis and his wife, Alice of Lake George; six granddaughters, two grandsons, 12 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Elda’s family from 12-2 pm Saturday at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Aubrey officiating. Burial will follow in North Caldwell Cemetery, Lake George. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Heart Association. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.