Monique Shawnte Williams

Age 44, was called home to be with the lord on June 19, 2021. Her newborn daughter, Queenie Arzella Williams-Askew, joined her on June 20, 2021. Monique was proceeded in death by grandparents; James Neil Williams, Sr., Arzella Loretta (Hicks) Williams, Edwin “Duke” Davenport, Erma C. Greene, and aunt; Cassandra A. Williams. Monique graduated from Jackson High School, class of 1995 with a certificate in early childhood education and child care. In 2001, she earned a certificate for medical assistant. After working various jobs, Monique decided to further her education and received an associate’s degree in accounting and marketing. She later discovered a passion in caring for the elderly and pursued a career as a nursing assistant with Chelsea Retirement Community. While employed at Chelsea Retirement, Monique formed a close bond with several residents. The way she cared for the residents, earned her much adoration and respect from the patients families. One of Monique’s greatest wishes in life was to be a mother. On August 12, 2021, she was to be blessed with her first born child. Due to the emergent situation, Queenie graced us with her presence on June 17, 2021 at 12:16 am. At the tender age of 3 days old, Queenie had earned herself 2 nicknames, P.J. (Pookey Jr.) and Bug. Monique had planned for Queenie to share in her mother’s love of the colors pink and grey. The 31 weeks that Monique spent carrying Queenie were some of the happiest moments of her life. Monique enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with loved ones. She also loved making baby blankets and hats for charity. She was also a diehard Michigan State and Baby Yoda fan. She was a devoted daughter, a best friend to her sister, and confidant to her friends. Monique is survived by her mother; Deborah (Williams) Davenport, father; John H. Davenport, sisters; Tamia Davenport and Delisa Torrey, significant other; Prince A. Askew and favorite cousin Timothy Williams. She also leaves behind bonus sisters; Alyssa Browner, Julie Smith and Charisse Knight. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Monique and Queenie will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday July 2, 2021 at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home 406 First St. Jackson, with the family hour beginning at 1:00 pm. A repass will be held at Oasis of Love Full Gospel Church, located at 800 S. Cooper St. Jackson MI 49203. In honor of Monique and Queenie, we ask that all in attendance wear Michigan State University apparel or the colors pink, grey, green and /or white.