Alpha Hildren Cumbie Monroe, 93, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Runk & Pratt in Forest. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred Carlton \"Carl\" Monroe.
Born May 1, 1920 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late David Wesley Cumbie and Pearl Green Dudley Cumbie.
Alpha is also preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Owen Monroe, and Rodney L. Monroe; brother, Memphis Cumbie and sister, Marion Childress.
She is survived by her brother: Nelton Cumbie and wife, Mary of Monroe; sisters: Jetty Wright and husband, Otis of Lynchburg, Linda Sink and husband, William of Port Charlotte, Fla; grandchildren: Suzanne Stallings and husband, Mike, Sarah Yost and husband, Tom, Stacey DeMarsh and husband, Howard, Cindy Monroe, Jeff Monroe, and Daniel Monroe.
Graveside service will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Callahan Family Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Ray Triplett.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Runk & Pratt in Forest or Seven Hills Hospice.
Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford (540) 586-3443.