Virginia Maultsby Monroe

Virginia Maultsby Monroe, affectionately known as “Aunt Ginny,” was born on November 27, 1929, in Bladenboro. She was the seventh of ten children born to the late William and Lula Maultsby. Surrounded by the love of family and sustained by her faith, Virginia peacefully departed this life on May 5, 2026, following a short illness. At an early age, Virginia accepted Christ, was baptized, and became an active member of Bryant Swamp Baptist Church in Bladenboro, North Carolina. She received her education in the Bladen County Public Schools, where she earned many honors and awards. During her school years, she participated in the Safety Patrol, Basketball Team, Drama Club, and served as Class President. Her personal motto, “Speak little but truthfully,” reflected the quiet wisdom and sincerity she carried throughout her life. Virginia graduated from Spaulding Monroe High School in 1948 and moved to Baltimore. In 1951, Virginia married the love of her life, the late Warren Monroe in Baltimore. From this union, one son, the late Warren Dennis Monroe, was born in 1955. Virginia devoted herself to both family and work throughout her life. She was employed at the historic Read’s Drug Store, Martin State Airport, and later at Westinghouse, where she faithfully worked for 30 years before retiring in 1990. After relocating to Baltimore, Virginia united with Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Lorenzo Graves. She remained a devoted member for more than 50 years and served faithfully in the Nurses Unit and Prime Age Ministry. Virginia found great joy in caring for others and bringing family together. She was an excellent cook, well known for preparing delicious dinners and holiday meals for the entire family. She loved large family gatherings and treasured trips to the beach with her son, nieces, and nephews. She loved spending time with her sisters and traveling with family and friends. In her later years, Aunt Ginny especially enjoyed Word Search books, lovingly calling them her “Puzzle Books.” Aunt Ginny never forgot a birthday, holiday, or special occasion. She faithfully sent greeting cards to nieces, nephews, and loved ones throughout the years. She was also a devoted sports fan who especially loved college football and enjoyed attending her son’s games at Hampton University. On Sundays, you could always find her cheering for beloved Baltimore “birds,” the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. To know Aunt Ginny was to love her. She was kind-hearted, caring, and full of Godly wisdom. She loved the Lord and loved her family deeply. As the matriarch of her family, she always had a listening ear and welcomed anyone who came to her for comfort, guidance, or encouragement. Whenever there seemed to be no clear answer, Aunt Ginny would often say, “Pray to God and do what your mind tells you to do.” Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren Monroe, and her beloved son, Warren Dennis Monroe. She leaves to cherish her precious memory a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, church family, and friends; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Monroe and Dorothy Monroe; and Marilyn Thomas, her devoted caretaker for the past three years. Though she will be deeply missed, the love, wisdom, warmth, and beautiful memories Aunt Ginny shared will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Virginia Maultsby Monroe

November 27, 1929 - May 5, 2026