A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, August 16 followed by a funeral service at 11:00am at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born May 13, 1974, to Helen and Gary Williams. She was a gift to her parents. As the older of two children, and was a great big sister to her brother Brandon. Monica graduated from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in 1992 and continued her education by earning a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Monica was a forward thinking and determined young woman who then went on to get her Master’s Degree from Rockhurst University in 2000.
Later, Monica became a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she proudly wore her pink and green. When Monica had her mind set on something her determination was clear and her path was paved towards the finish line. This was evident from
her work history that started when she began scooping flavors at Baskin Robbins at age sixteen;
the pursuit of her dreams continued with her moving to New York City for four years where she
worked at the Janney Brokerage Firm. After moving back to Kansas City, she then met her
career goal at Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
Monica knew how to treat herself not just well but pampered to perfection. She absolutely loved
to travel. She believed that she worked hard and deserved every vacation that she took. She lived
her life always taking advantage of travel opportunities. While on vacation and while local in
Kansas City, she was unapologetically addicted to shopping. A little bit of this and a little bit of
that made Monica a happy and frequent shopper. Monica worked hard, vacationed hard,
shopped hard and always took the time to make sure that she took care of herself physically.
Consequently, she loved working out and running in Loose Park in Kansas City. A perfect
weekend always started with brunch at Classic Cup on the Country Club Plaza. Monica was a
well-rounded young woman who loved her family, appreciated her life and believed that we all
have the power to make the absolute best of the lives that we are living and the time we are given
to live them. Monica was meticulous and refined but could make time for a conversation with
everyone whose path she crossed. If you were lucky enough to meet her, talk to her, call her your
friend or family, your life is all the better for it.
Monica was preceded in death by her father, Gary LaMonte Williams. She is survived by her
mother, Helen LaRue Williams; brother, Brandon LaMonte Williams; niece, Chayse Breyenne
Williams; grandmothers, Edna Thompson and Elizabeth Williams and a host of other family
members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Monica’s name to: Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1027, 7939 Charlotte, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
The Williams Family would like to express a special thank you to the caring ICU 4th Floor Staff at St. Luke's Hospital.
