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Monica Lee Bryson Ezzell
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Monica's memory will be carried on by her husband, David, and their children, Sydney (Stu), Justine, Hayden, and Maddison. She was a grandmother to Kaden, Keegan, Jackson, Lila, Kacie, and Carson. Monica also leaves behind her parents, Bill and Dianne, and her siblings, Marcia (Deven), Mary-Leah (Jeff), and Doug. Her extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins will forever hold her close in their hearts.
Monica's life was celebrated, and the family gathered to honor her life's journey and her profound impact on those around her. Her life was a true testament to the beauty of selflessness, and her legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering support will continue to inspire all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Monica's memory to a charity of your choice that focuses on substance abuse or suicide prevention. Reading shared memories of Monica is a great comfort to the family. Thank you all for your kindness.
We love you, Mom.
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Cheri Skow
October 23, 2024
I feel honored to have known Monica. She was just good people. RIP MY FRIEND
Wesley Stout
September 16, 2024
Wow Monica I am so sorry that life has come to this and to say that I am at a complete loss for words is an understatement. You were truly like a second mom to me every night working with you and your husband David at Sacred Heart was such a joy, I can´t tell you how many times we ordered pizza and had the time of our lives while at work! Rest in peace my friend I will remember you always!
Bobby Traverse
September 13, 2024
To the Ezzell family, you guys were an amazing positive influence on my life, I am forever thankful that I had the opportunity to be a small part of your family growing up. Monica was an amazing mother and a great woman, I am heartbroken to learn of her passing. She was always dedicated to her children and I loved to be around her, many great memories were made during the times I would get to stay the night at Hayden´s house. My best memory of her was waking up in the morning to see she had made pancakes. She introduced me to adding peanut butter chocolate chips AND syrup to the pancakes, which I still continue to do today. I think of her every time I have pancakes, but nothing compares to when she made them! The Ezzell family has been an excellent part of this community, thank you guys for being the great people you are. Monica exemplified the ideal hard working, loving, Idaho mother. She will be dearly missed by the many people who were positively impacted by being fortunate enough to know her.
Rest in peace Monica.
-Bobby Traverse
Taylor Lincoln
September 13, 2024
Monica, you were like a second mom to me growing up, like many of us hoodlums that spend the majority of our childhood at your house. You gave us a sanctuary to just be kids. And always kept us fed with your homemade meals. I truly don´t know how you put up with all of us at times, but no one was safe from a good scolding if any of us were out of line. You, David, Maddison, Hayden, Justine, and Sydney all played a pivotal part in my life in all of my younger years, and they are memories that I´ll never forget. Thank you for being my second mom as a child when I so desperately needed one. You may have parted from us earth side, but you´ll never be forgotten.
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Levi Hewitt
September 13, 2024
Monica, aka Momica, will always be a 2nd mother to me and many others. I´m not sure if I spent more time at her house or my own in high school. It was always a place I knew I could go and be safe, and not judged. She was a nurturer. She had many many kids at her house all the time. Her pancakes were always available. As much as we frustrated her, and sadly took advantage of her open door policy, she enjoyed watching the community unfold in her living room.
She would tell us off when she needed to, let us know we were being obnoxious, but always let us know she loved us and give us a bear hug.
She loved the high school drama, and listening to our stories. Shinanigans were a plenty in her household. Sometimes to her demise.
Her love was strong and unconditional. Her open door made a bigger difference to so many that I´m sure is unrealized by many.
Thank you Monica. We love you.
Cody Stout
September 13, 2024
Monica invited me into her home as a young kid. She made the best pancakes I can remember as a young boy and taught me about melting peanut butter to pour over the top with the syrup. The best!!! I always think of her and the family when I have pancakes to this day.
Christina Hull
September 12, 2024
Sometimes if we're really lucky, people will come into our lives and completely change the course of things without even trying. Monica was that pivotal piece for me and so many of us adopted kids that she Mamma E-ed the crap out of.
We were 9 when Justine & I met on the bus trolling through the ol' Pinegrove. It seems like seconds and my whole childhood passed in the Ezzell's backyard. I will never forget the security I felt in stacking firewood (despite the spiders) and grabbing a can of green beans from the basement when asked (again, the SPIDERS).
Monica was the only person I trusted to help with some weird, cleat-driven warts in middle school (what that actual F) and was obviously the first grown-up we told when I found out I was pregnant just a few years later. The excitement she had, the way she looked at me like I was going to be a REAL mom even though I was so young... I owe every beautiful moment I've had as a mother to that belief she had in me.
She wasn't my mom, but she was my Mamma E. And just like there was never any doubt that her fridge was going to have a jug of kool-aid or sweet tea, there was never any doubt that she loved us- her kids.
Arlie Moore
September 12, 2024
Aunt Monica´s house was always full of family, friends, and so much laughter. I always looked forward to going to her house, especially for the Pig-Pickin´! I loved her big backyard and the basement where all the cousins would hangout together.
Tori McGee
September 12, 2024
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Tori McGee
September 12, 2024
Something I will never forget, we were roadtripping to North Carolina at the time my brother was stationed just outside Nashville. We happened to be passing through near his base and the silly little naive self I was back then didn´t even realize how close to him we´d be. As soon as she realized, she immediately started texting my parents asking exactly where he was stationed to figure out how close we were to him to plan a surprise meet up for us. My parents quickly shot over his location and lo and behold, I wake up to Monica saying hey, we´re gonna make a stop at this Subway to meet up with somebody. I was like who could we possibly be seeing in the middle of Tennessee right now?! Then it dawned on me. My brother got the approval from his sergeant to run over and meet us for lunch so we jetted over and I got the most special surprise of my life. Monica´s thoughtfulness was pure magic. I´ll never forget her big smile and bright eyes. Growing up as the Ezzell´s 5th kid are memories I´ll never forget. So many sports, trampoline sessions, camping, dirt biking, you name it. And can´t forget to add - the best food! She was amazing in so many ways and I will truly miss her everyday. Until we meet again
Hannah Gordon
September 12, 2024
My beautiful Aunt Monica
Her house was one of my favorite places in the world when I was a kid. There was always Kool-Aid in the fridge and something cooking on the stove, and her warm energy and boisterous laugh always filled whatever room she was in. She raised some of my favorite people and had an endless supply of love to give to anyone who needed it. The last time I saw her (this past November for our Mimi and Papa´s 60th anniversary) we talked about what it´s like to move through life with a neurodivergent mind, and we agreed that we are so lucky to be part of such a loving and supportive family. She was full of color and light and I will miss her forever.
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