J. Joan Monroe, 79ANDERSON - J. Joan Monroe, 79, passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on April 4, 1937 in Muncie, the daughter of Ivan and Ruby (Hart) Dotson.Joan is a 1955 graduate of Royerton High School and later married the love of her life, John F. Monroe on July 1, 1955 and he preceded her in death November 13, 2008.  Mrs. Monroe became a homemaker and was a member of the CPC Sympathy Club through Fisher Body Corp in Marian, she enjoyed roller skating which she did up until her husband passed and doing needle point work.Survivors include one son, John R. Monroe, Sr., Indianapolis; two daughters, Pamela K. Pace, Indianapolis and Mary A. Maley (husband, David), Anderson; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.Besides her husband of fifty-three years, John, she is preceded in death by her parents.Private family funeral services will were held at the Parson Mortuary.  Burial followed at the Tomlinson Cemetery.Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortuary.com