Jean (Monaco) Roundtree

Jean Monaco Roundtree passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Up until the end Jean maintained her grace, compassion, kindness, love of family, appreciation of beauty, and expressed gratitude for 87 years of wonderful and varied experiences.

Born to Alphonso and Emma Monaco on October 15, 1937, in Pueblo, Colorado, she was the youngest of eight children. Jean’s life was a testament to the seven “Fs”: Faith, Family, Freedom, Friends, Flowers, Food, and Fun. In her long life, she experienced an abundance of each.

Her legacy of love, compassion, kindness, faithfulness, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice will live on through her children, Andrew (Tammy) Roundtree of Dublin; Michael (Debbie) Roundtree of Swainsboro; Melanie Todd of Swainsboro; Marsha (Tony) Amerson of Stillmore; and Monica Hermann of Swainsboro; 20 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, her great-great-grandchild, and her multitude of nephews and nieces.

Jean’s professional life was marked by her dedication to serving people. Due to her many moves across the United States from Nevada to Virginia to Florida and several stops in between, she had numerous jobs. Through the years, Jean worked as an insurance agent, a cashier, a waitress, in an officer’s club, and for a credit union to name a few. Her coworkers will remember her for her unwavering commitment to excellence and her joyful spirit that brightened the day of everyone she encountered. Jean’s work was not just a job, but an opportunity to form lasting relationships and make a positive impact on her community.

When Jean’s health allowed, she was an active member of New Beginnings in Christ Church in Garfield. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a prayer warrior, committed to bombarding the throne room of heaven for the needs of her family, her friends, her neighbors, and strangers among her. She lived her beliefs through her daily deeds, always extending a hand of friendship and support to those around her.

Jean didn’t just love, but she loved with a passion, a passion she had for her sweet Jesus, her family, and her nation. She was a devout Christian, a mother, a grandmother, and a patriot. She was courageous in her walk, bold in her talk, and suited to battle the forces of darkness that came against her family.

Jean enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Spending time with the Lord Jesus Christ, His Word, and with her family was her greatest desire. She loved singing and dancing when her health would allow it. She was a fixture in her church’s choir prior to having to use a walker for mobility. Jean found peace and solitude in gardening, and her family, friends, and neighbors are truly going to miss her Italian and Mexican dishes.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonso and Emma Monaco; her five brothers, Edward Monaco, Richard Monaco, Ren Monaco, Louie Monaco, and Alphonso Monaco; her two sisters, Sally Bacco-Marchand and Anne Visker; and her son, James Roundtree.

The viewing will be from 5PM to 7PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Chapman’s Funeral Home. Jean’s homegoing celebration will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11AM at Chapman’s, with Pastor Phil Bruce officiating. The pallbearers will be James Paul, Chris Richardson, James Amerson, Josh Amerson, Bo Akridge, and Jared Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Roundtree and Cassidy Jordan. She will be laid to rest at Eastbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, it was Jean’s desire that all donations go to either St. Jude’s Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306.