Jody Ellen Monroe, 55, of Simsbury, died Friday, January 11, 2019 in her home. She was born January 21, 1963 in Newington, daughter of the late Edythe Wiener Rosh, and lived in Simsbury for the past 31 years. Jody was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Class of 1985, and received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Central Connecticut State University. Mrs. Monroe was a Kindergarten Teacher at Morley Elementary School, and taught in West Hartford Public Schools for the entirety of her 34-year teaching career. She was a passionate educator who was dedicated to her students. Jody enjoyed playing with her beagles, watching cooking shows, going to see musicals, and spending time with her family.

A loving and fiercely devoted mother and wife, she leaves behind her beloved husband of 30 years, Doug Monroe, and her adored children, Graham Monroe of Hollywood, Florida and Samantha Monroe of Simsbury; her brother, Bob Rosh and sister-in-law Beth Rosen and her niece and nephew, Jessica and Sammy Rosh of Bayside, New York; her mother- and father-in-law, Peggy and Julian Monroe of Lyme; her brother- and sister-in-law, Brett and Kathleen and her nephews and niece, Julian, Grant, and Anna Monroe of Hebron; and her brother-in-law, Garth Monroe, of Houston, Texas.

Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Saturday, January 19th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Memories of Jody will be shared following the calling hours, starting at 4:00 PM. Please visit Jody’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuenralhome.com for online tributes.