Susan Baker Monroe

September 10, 1963 - November 10, 2023

Obituary For Susan Baker Monroe

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Baker Monroe announces her passing. Susan Monroe died on November 10, 2023, at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Susan was born in Raleigh, on September 10, 1963, to the late Mrs. Dorothy C. Baker and Mr. Edward “Tom” Baker. She attended school at North Penn High School, Lansdale, Pennsylvania before entering East Carolina University. At ECU she attended joint studies at Oxford University in England and graduated with a dual major in English and History from ECU before later achieving her graduated degree in English. While at ECU she met her husband Alan Brent Monroe of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Susan and Brent were married on July 23, 1988, and moved to Raleigh where she started her career as an editor with Oxford University Press.

Susan and Brent were married 35 years, and she was preceded in death by her mother, father and brothers-in-law E. Tomas Brockman and Jeffrey Dean Neblett. Susan is survived by her husband and children William Harper Monroe and Sarah Katherine Monroe of Raleigh, North Carolina. She is survived by her sister Mary Baker Brockman and niece Elizabeth Baker Brockman of Lynchburg, Virginia; her sister Katherine Baker Neblett and nieces Emily Baker Neblett and Abigail Zoey Neblett with husband John Noland of Raleigh, North Carolina; her father-in-law Leon Monroe of Clemmons, North Carolina; and her brother-in-law Mitch Monroe and his wife Trisha Monroe of Clemmons, North Carolina.

Susan’s greatest love and pride was her family including her beloved dog Max. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, baking, spending time in fellowship with her friends and annual summer gatherings with her extended family at Cherry Grove Beach in South Carolina.

Susan’s memory will forever be treasured. She was known for her kindness, her generosity and warm spirit. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her comforting nature.

A gathering to celebrate Susan’s life will be held between 2:00 – 4:00 on December 2nd at Caffe Luna in downtown Raleigh, 136 E Hargett St. The celebration will be open to all family and friends.

The Monroe family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Transitions LifeCare Hospice for their exceptional care and support during Susan's final months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Susan’s honor to Transitions LifeCare or to New Garden Friends Meeting.

Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina is serving the Monroe family. Condolences may be expressed to the family by clicking the condolences tab at the top of this page.

Services

2 Dec

Celebration of Life

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Caffe Luna 136 E. Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Get Directions »

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December 05, 2023

Nancy Maultsby

Susan, your light will shine forever! I will always have love in my heart for you!
November 17, 2023

Brittany

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. -Brittany Joyner
November 14, 2023

Elizabeth Brockman

All the times we went to the beach and the laughs we shared. I love you aunt Susan!
November 14, 2023

Judy Hall

Susan always greeted me with a warm inviting smile. She expanded my literary base from murder mysteries to include Nicholas Sparks novels, forever I will be grateful. One of my favorite scents is that of the gardenia, when Susan would come into the office, if their gardenia bush was in bloom she would remember and bring me cuttings. Her kindness, love of family and gentle spirit will be missed.
November 13, 2023

VICKY YEHL
November 12, 2023

Liz & Dan Coles

Susan emanated an uncommon gentleness & grace. She was a beautiful example of a loving wife, mother, and cousin. We will miss her very much. Love, Liz & Dan Coles