Marchia Louise Monroe, 71, Jefferson City, formerly of Linn, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
She was born May 16, 1954, to the late Alvin “Corky” and Edna Imogene (Mosley) Monroe in Jefferson City.
She was a 1972 graduate of Linn High School.
After graduating from high school, Marchia went to work for the Missouri Department of Revenue holding various positions before retiring in 2003 as manager of the Public Service section, Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License Division. She was later employed with the office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel followed by several years employment with the Jefferson City Medical Group.
Marchia was of the Christian faith.
She loved getting together with friends to laugh and have a good time playing cards, although she liked to win in the card games. Marchia was also an avid reader with an extensive library.
She was loved by everyone in her life because she had a rare gift, she made each person feel truly special. She was fiercely independent, never wanting anything from anyone, yet she gave so much of herself to those she loved. Marchia’s greatest joy was her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Her love for her family had a way of bringing everyone together, she was the one we could always go to. Marchia was the glue that held us close.
She took pride in herself, her family and friends and carried herself with grace and confidence. Marchia will be forever remembered as one of the most beautiful people, both inside and out. She was a true example of goodness and kindness and a devoted friend.
Marchia was preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Edna; and sisters, Anglee Monroe and Judy Schaefer.
She is survived by brothers, Jerry Monroe and wife Gail of Jefferson City and Keith Monroe and wife Sharon of Linn; brother-in-law, Daniel Schaefer of Linn; nieces, Amber Addison, Lori Becklenberg and Angela Schaefer Drupp; nephews, Daniel Schaefer II, Ryan Monroe and Adam Monroe; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb.14, followed by a Celebration of Life, at Morton Chapel in Linn.
Inurnment will follow in the Community of Christ Cemetery in Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Community of Christ Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
