Elizabeth Monroe

Elizabeth A. Monroe, nee Wilson, 58, of Columbia, IL, born Friday, September 2, 1966, in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Mercy South in St. Louis, MO.

Liz’s favorite holiday was Christmas and she would celebrate it all year long. Her favorite hobbies included bingo and playing cards and she loved playing Farmville all day. She was a social butterfly who loved people, loved to laugh, and loved to bring joy to others with her big heart and contagious smile.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Parents:
  • Leslie M. Sr. and Nancy L. Wilson
• Maternal grandparents:
  • Jerome Chitty, and Catherine Chitty
• Paternal grandparents:
  • Leslie M. Wilson, Sr., and Eileen Wilson
• Grandchild:
  • Landon Thurston

Surviving are her:

• Daughters:
  • Jeanna Volluz of Belleville, IL
  • Valerie (Nick) Bauer of Wood River, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Savannah Thurston
  • Elliott Thurston
  • Aria Smith
  • Alaina Smith
  • Colton Bauer
• Brothers:
  • David Ward of Belleville, IL
  • Jerome Ward of Decatur, IL
• Sisters:
  • Linda McPherson of Smithton, IL
  • Deborah Robinette of Smithton, IL
• Dear friend:
  • Amy Woodrome
• Several nieces, nephews, and cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Bria of Columbia – Activities Department.

Services: Private family interment will be held.