Tina Elaine Coker-Monroe
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Tina Elaine Coker-Monroe, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at LMH Health in Lawrence on July 1, 2023.
She was born May 2, 1956, in Oakland, CA, the third of nine children, to Harry and Lois Charlene (Robinson) Coker Sr. both of whom preceded her in death.
Before retiring and moving from California to Kansas, Tina was Director of the Mental Health Advocates Program for Alameda County in Oakland. She had a long-time love of advocating for people who had difficulties in helping themselves due to lack of knowledge about resources or who were impeded by mental or physical challenges.
She married Gillis Michael Monroe on March 6, 2014, in Norwalk, CA. He survives of the home. Others left to cherish her memory are siblings, Linda (Maurice) Tiggs, Joyce Coker (Moussa Kaba), Donald Coker, Harry Coker Jr., Leslie Aubert, Lori Coker, Anthony (Michelle) Coker, Jason (Hideko) Coker, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Tina will be missed by mother-in-law, Anita M. Monroe, stepdaughters, Mechelle Monroe and Christian Monroe, close friends and confidants Anna Monroe, Karen Monroe, and Dianne Monroe, and grandson Maxwell Alexander Taylor.
Tina’s pet, Zeke, will remind us what carries us through these times of loss. His name is Ezekiel- The Strength of God.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 pm, at Hamilton Chapel in Parsons with Calvert Green officiating.
The family suggests memorials in Tina’s name to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Sending my Deepest Heart filled condolences to the family. (my family) May the Most Highest wrap you all with spiritual healing and strength. You know I’m there for you all!!
My condolences goes out to the family our prayers love and hugs may you find strength n healing, we will always be there.
Heaven truly gained an amazing angel. My deepest sympathy and condolences to your entire family. May God hold you in his loving arms and carry you through this difficult time.
Sincerest condolences. Tina was a beautiful person. Praying for you all during this difficult & trying time.
I gained another mentor and friend in you, Tina. I am so happy for the time we had with you and your generous spirit. Your kindness and personality will be deeply missed. Mayowa & I love you so much. Rest in Paradise.
Sending my thoughts and prayers out to the family at this very difficult time. Tina you will be missed by all.
With love,
Diana Poe
Aunt Tina will be deeply missed by family and loved ones. Keeping the family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Tina will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Praying for God’s comfort and his peace for her husband and the entire Coker Family🙏🏽 ❤️. Dwayne and Barb Dixon
Taken all too soon I will miss her deeply and keep her with me in my heart. Wishing grace and peace to all Tina’s loved ones.
Chuck and Lois Ramey,
The heavens have gained a great angel. Tina, your joy and happiness will be missed, such a pleasure to have met you. Until we meet again.
Sending my heart filled condolences to the family during this difficult time. I know losing someone you love is like losing a part of yourself. I trust God will comfort you with his peace today and the days ahead.
For her husband, family, and friends, take time to note that our friend on this earth has only transitioned to a journey that we must all make. Okay, we get…to which I would respond, ‘do you?’. Tina lived her life with the complete and total knowledge she was simply edifying his commandment to his vested servants, and yes this young lady was so vested in THE FATHER and his word. While we all share the despondency of this family, please internalize the fact, Tina has now been reunited with her family and now we are charged with joining her. She is celebrating, we are shedding tears, to me that implies we are still learning. Tina is celebrating and we will celebrate the essence of her life and how she lived out HIS promises later this month. I fervently ask THE FATHER to lean closer than ever to her husband, her family, and friends. Tina is celebrating and we are charged to become knowledgeable of what she knew that was absent to those that remain. Please note, there is reason for announcing her ‘homecoming celebration’, and my prayer is that clarity of that instruction comes to us all sooner than later. I’ll miss my friend, but I also laud her her earthly journey.
My sincerest condolences to you, Gillis, the entire family and circle of friends. May your fond memories of Tina bring you comfort at this very difficult time. I’ll always remember her beautiful smile.
With deepest sympathy my condolences and prayers to the Monroe family and to the Coker family for the loss of your beloved Tina. May God comfort u during this time. SIP Tina. God bless u all. Beautiful picture of your beloved Tina. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🌹
Sending my heart filled condolences to the family during this difficult time. Deacon Monroe and famiy, please continue to support each other with compassion.
With deep heartache, I send my sympathies and condolences to my family, and the friends of my cousin Tina, and my walking and tv buddy she will deeply be missed, but never forgotten, and always remembered. My prayers will always be with the family.
Love you all.
Dear family so sorry for your loss, may you find peace ☮️ in memories and May Tina RIP🕊️
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Tina.
So sorry for your loss and know that you are in our prayers.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences for the passing of your wife, God only takes those who are faithful and good. We love you and are praying for you, may she rest in peace. Remember to look to God for health and strength❤️
My fee condolences to the family. Cherish the memories, Tina is safe in the arms of God! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I love and miss my dear friend/sister/cousin (all that and more) so, so much! Our walks and our talks, always inspiring and refreshing. I’ll meet you on the other side girlfriend👋🏽 God continue to strengthen and comfort this beautiful family. Love to you all. R.I.P. Tina Elaine💛https://youtu.be/hkxUxdtndSY
Michael we are so sorry to hear about Tina’s passing. We are sending our sincere condolences at this time. Just know that she has gone on to a better place. Aunt Ri Ri will be glad to see her. You have faith and Gods love to see you through.
Harry, so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Stay strong in the Lord my Brother.
My deepest condolences for your loss. My family loved Tina. Know that she is ant peace now. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Linda, Thank you for letting me meet Tina… I will cherish forever. Condolences and Much Love.
Going to miss my dear friend. God needed another angel and he could not have chosen a better one
Ms. Tina volunteered in my Head Start classroom. She had a beautiful soul and adored the children, just as much as they adored her. She always had a smile on her face and brought joy to the classroom. Ms. Tina always made it a point to ask us teachers how we were doing and took an interest in our life. She was a treasure to know and work with. I am so sorry for your loss.
-Ms. Renee