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Monoka Collins Obituary

Collins, Monoka Lynn Passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 in St. Louis, MO. Beloved mother of Jonathan, Jason, and stepson, Dameon Evans. Monoka was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools grad- uating from Beaumont High School in 1976 and a Banking Work-Study student. Monoka earned a Bachelors Degree from Truman State (formerly N.E. Univ. of Kirksville) and she earned her Masters Degree from Webster Univ. She obtained an Insurance License and was an Insurance Adjuster for many years. She also obtained a Real Estate License and was a Sales Associate with Reed Real Estate Co. Monoka was very active in the community and in her church. Prior to her death, Monoka was a Sunday School Teacher at Pleasant Grove Church. She was a member of Toastmasters (past president) and a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Monoka loved to travel, salsa dance, and bike ride. Monoka is the loving daughter of the late Wilbert Hughes and Mrs. Audrey Rucker Conway. Services: Visitation Sat. May 15, 9È10 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Church; 2411 Belle Glade Ave, St. Louis, MO. Funeral 10:30 a.m. at the church. Services entrusted to Reliable Funeral Home.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 13, 2010.

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May 22, 2010

Monoka,
You were such a great person. We didn't get to spend as much time together as we would have liked, but when we did, we had fun. Words cannot express how I felt when I heard you were gone. You lit up the room with your smile. You will be missed by so many people, especially at Reed Realtors. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

My Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa Jones

Diana Murray-Jackson

May 14, 2010

To Monoka's Family,

Monoka was a wonderful person who constantly helped me to keep my head up and stay strong when others tried to bring me down and break my spirit. I will miss her, but I will never forget her or her positive influence.

May 14, 2010

God bless her soul! She was a wonderful woman! Prayers are with the family. :-( Signed, Buddy ( Andrea Coleman)

Keyonna

May 14, 2010

My aunt was a rare jewel and although my heart is saddened because we lost someone so great, I am glad to know that she has received the most precious gift of all---meeting Jesus! She received the ultimate healing when he took her home.

May 14, 2010

To Monoka's family:

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Monoka was a very professional and wonderful adjuster to work with. She is in God's Hands now and I will keep her and all of her family in my prayers. God Bless!
Anita Green, Gallagher Bassett,
St. Louis, MO

Lisa Allen

May 13, 2010

To Monoka's entire family, I wanted to say how deeply sorry for your lost I am. Monoka and I met seven years ago in February when I started working at Metro, and started a friendship on my first day, which never ended. Monoka taught me so much, most importantly, how to make and keep my Faith strong. We shared sooooo much on a personal and professional level that I will always treasure. To the family, I will forever keep you in my prayers and the memory of Monoka in my heart. Lisa Vaughn-Allen

Sandy Jansen

May 13, 2010

Sending prayers to all her family. She has been greatly missed here at Gallagher Bassett.

Johnnie Mae Rucker Nunley

May 13, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Stephanie Brodsky

May 13, 2010

Monoka,
Though you only worked at Gallagher Basset in Ste. 200 for only a short time, it was great to know you. I'm very sorry you had this Cancer take you from this Earth way too soon. You'll be missed greatly here. All the best to your family & friends.

nancy pfeiffer

May 13, 2010

You are beautiful on the inside and out.

Cynthia Lynch

May 13, 2010

My deepest condolences to her family. I will keep her and her family in my prayers. It is such a sad loss.

deborah arena

May 13, 2010

My heart is very sad. I knew Monoka a short time at work place before she became ill....I really enjoyed her company and did not get to spend enough time with her.

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