Monika G. Rivera, 68, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 3, 1955 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lamar and Ruth Margarethe (Eisele) Sellers.
She retired after 20 years of service from West Central, GA Regional Hospital and she also had prior years of service before her retirement with Ronald Hudson and Kathryn Cheek.
Monika was survived by her loving husband, Hector Rivera; her loving children, Donald Roy Mills Jr., Robert Jose Rivera and Elizabeth Rivera (Jose) Rodriguez; her loving grandchildren, Ryan Stephens, Robert Rivera, Lillie Rivera, Paige Rivera and Javier Rodriguez; her loving brother, Dieter (Susan) Sellers; her loving sister-in-laws, Gladys Webb, Milagros Rivera; and her loving nieces, Tracy Webb, Leslie Webb, Diedre Pope and Marie Sellers.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Edgewood Hall, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907 on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3:00PM. Pastor Rob Strickland will be officiating services. Family will visit with friends on Thursday afternoon from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. Burial will follow chapel service at Parkhill Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Rivera family.