Julia T. Monk

Julia Evelyn Thornton Monk passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi on January 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 6, 1920 to Sonora Evelyn Nichols Thornton and Anthony S. Thornton in Hooks, TX. Her early schooling was in East Point and Coushatta, Louisiana. After her mother died when she was 10, her grandmother came to help care for the six children.

In the summer of 1936, Julia came to Mississippi to help her aunt who was ill. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1937. In 1938, Julia married John Thomas (Tom) Monk and they had three children. They lived in the Jackson area until 1949 when they moved to a farm outside of Canton, MS. Mrs. Monk always enjoyed outdoor activities. She loved her garden, flowers, and fishing. Also enjoying cooking for large family gatherings, she was known for her great rolls and cakes. Sharing her canned plums, blackberries, and fig preserves was a joy for her.

In 1959, the family moved back to Jackson where Mrs. Monk was a member of Riverside Independent Methodist Church in Jackson and Flowood over the years. She was employed in the retail market in Jackson for 35 years. She worked at J C Penney, Kennington’s, McRae’s, and Gayfer’s where she retired in September of 1990.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Thomas (Tom) Monk in 2002 and son, John Thomas Monk, Jr., four brothers, Henry, Ernest, Winfred, and Ben David Thornton and one sister, Enna Elmore.

Mrs. Monk is survived by her sister, Simmie Goodwin of Texarkana, TX; son, Anthony (Tony) Monk and wife, Patricia of Brandon, MS, daughter Kathleen Monk Hemphill and husband, Thomas of Brandon, MS and daughter-in-law Hylaria Monk of Warner-Robbins , GA; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Mark Case with Reverend Kelly Pope at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, MS on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00am. Visitation will be Friday Jan. 30 from 5:00 –7:00 p.m. and Sat. at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service

The family wishes to thank the Administration and Staff of Brandon Court Nursing Home for their service and care over the years. We also send a special word of appreciation to Dr. Michael Foster , Hospitalist, and Staff of 4 B Medical Unit at Baptist Hospital for their tremendous care and special support over these last few days. We are very grateful.

Memorials may be made to Riverside Independent Methodist Church, P.O. Box 321180, Flowood, MS 39232 or the charity of your choice.