Monica Elise Thomas

MONICA ELISE THOMAS, beloved daughter of Mary E. Thomas and the Rev. Dr. Michael Thomas, was born November 27, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 25, 2001 after a lengthy illness. Monica received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated form Western Senior High School in 1983. After high school, Monica pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian by attending the University of Maryland at Eastern Shore. After matriculating a few years at U.M.E.S., Monica decided to return home and stay in the health area to pursue a career in nursing. She attended the Community College of Baltimore, majoring in Nursing. She received her degree in December, 1999and her Maryland R.N. license in May of 1991. After completing her studies, Monica began working as a graduate nurse at the Montebello Hospital. In 1992, she transferred to the Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, Maryland. Monica was a hard worker and also held several part-time nursing positions in addition to her full-time employment; her final part-time nursing position contractually for the Charles Hickey Youth Center in Baltimore County. Monica loved her family and friends. She enjoyed entertaining them with dinners and gatherings at her new home. She loved to work on arts, crafts and doll houses. She was the proud mother of “Spike Lee,” Squeaky and Felix, her cherished cats. These were her children. She was also a devoted sister and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Mary E. Thomas; father, Dr. Michael O. Thomas; stepmother, Dr. Debyii S. Thomas; grandmother, Naomi Madison; six brothers, Chevell, Mark, Damien, Micah, Michael and Melech; two sisters, Marlo Thomas Stacker and Mercii Thomas; five uncles, Roland Madison, Glenn Madison, Maurice Holmes, Darrel Belton and James Willis; eleven aunts, Gloria Belton, Bridgette Damon, Daphane Willis, Henri Lisa Chapman, Dr. Marcia Rittenhouse, Minnie Madison, Phyllis Madison, Lori Thomas, Millicent Thomas Holmes, Kimberly Thomas and Shirley Thomas Spence; four nieces, Zena Stacker, Brianna Stacker, Sydney Stacker and Lisell Thomas; three nephews, Damien Corey Austin, Jr., Mark O’Dell Thomas, Jr. and Tevin Thomas; three sisters-in-law, Stephanie Austin, Renee Thomas and Carllette Thomas; and brother-in-law, Fred Stacker.

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Monica Elise Thomas

November 27, 1965 - December 25, 2001