Pamela (Thompson) Monnig: mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and artist. Pam had many titles, all of which she cherished, but none more so than being a child of her heavenly Father, for whom she lived.
Pam was born to the late Zena (Yarbro) Thompson and Herman Thompson on June 25, 1954. She grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating from Emmerich Manual High School in 1972. She attended Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a focus on fine arts. She moved back to Indianapolis to begin the grand adventure of motherhood. While raising her three daughters, Pam worked primarily in healthcare, serving as an administrative assistant at both Methodist Hospital and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana.
In retirement, Pam and her husband, Tom, moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where Pam lived until grandchildren called her back, once again, to Indiana. Her later years were spent teaching her grandchildren how to cook, paint, sew, and make as many creative messes as possible.
In ministry, Pam loved teaching children about Jesus. She spent years teaching the kindergarten Sunday school class alongside her husband, Tom, at Kingsway Christian Church in Avon, Indiana. Once in Florida, Pam attended Faith Assembly in North Fort Myers, singing in the choir and teaching preschoolers in the Children’s Ministry.
Pam is survived in life by daughters, Jenina (Chris) Cody and Kathleen Hafer; grandchildren, Catherine Cody, Oliver Scharnak, Henry Cody, and Riddick Johnson; sisters, Emily Miles, Joyce Hafer, Donna (Doug) Thompson-Nylander, and Linda (Rich) Catron; brother, Mark (Barb) Thompson; goddaughter, Katherine Hafer; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Monnig; daughter, Kabrina Hafer; mother, Zena Thompson; and brother, Raymond Thompson.
Pam was adored by many. And though she will be missed, she leaves behind a life story her family and friends will tell for years to come—one of an overcomer who joyfully credited the conquering of every obstacle to her Creator.
A celebration of Pam’s life will take place at Conkle Funeral Home in Avon, Indiana, on Friday, July 17. Visitation for friends and family will take place from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. A private family graveside service will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Greenwood, Indiana.
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