Monning leaves lasting legacy of service
The city of Wills Point lost one of its most prominent and active citizens last week with the news that Irma Adele Wynne Monning had passed away in her home April 4 at the age of 90.
Adele was born and raised in Wills Point, eventually attending Hollins College and the University of Texas where she met her husband Ben Monning, Jr. After marrying at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, the pair moved to Amarillo where Adele served in numerous civic and church organizations while raising a family.
The Monnings returned to Wills Point in 1970, bringing the same level of commitment to local organizations and efforts. Adele served as president of Bruce & Human Drug Company, became the first woman elected as the president of the Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees, and took an active role in organizations including the Wills Point Historical Society, Keep Wills Point Beautiful and Wills Point Bluebird Festival.
