Obituary of Monique Pridemore

Monique Christine Pridemore was born on June 23, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan. She was born from the union of Richard Boff and Donna (Maccallum) Thompson. Monique married the love of her life, Gary "Dean" Pridemore on June 26, 1982. From this union, came the birth of three children. Monique supported her family as the Head Teller and Assistant Manager of the Monroe County Credit Union. Monique had a smile that could light up the room, which everyone adored. She spent most of her time with her friends and family, enjoying every moment with her grandchildren or "babies" as she referred. She looked forward to her families get-together's for the monthly birthday's. Monique enjoyed listening to her family play guitar and sing; and being spoiled by her husband's cooking. Monique loved her church family at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. She regularly took part in the choir, taught Sunday school, and was a Prayer Warrior. Monique appreciated the outdoors, often taking relaxing walks through her neighborhood or down by the river. Every morning "Kelly and Michael" began her day while working around the house, always keeping it clean and comfortable. Monique took comfort in reading the bible daily curled up with her maltipoo "Armani". Monique Christine Pridemore, age 48, of Monroe passed away at 11:05am on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, surrounded by her family at home. To cherish her memory she leaves her daughters: Adeana (Kyle) Buckley of Monroe, Rhandall (Jason) Parkhurst of Monroe; son: Garret Pridemore of Monroe; siblings: Sherrie Shirley of Columbus, Mary (Rocky) Harris of Toledo, Ricky Boff of Monroe, Gene Boff of Monroe, Vanessa Boff of Monroe, Gabe (Aaron) Blawn of Arizona , Angel Turner of Monroe, Lisa Boff of Detroit, and Daniel Boff of Detroit; grandchildren: Madyson Pridemore, Jaicee Parkhurst, Hudson Parkhurt, Jaedah Gandara, Fernando Gandara IV, and Dinato Gandara. Memorial donations are suggested to the Building Fund at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Friends may gather from 2:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. She will lie in state from 10:00am until the Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, 14260 South Dixie Hwy, with Pastor Roy Southerland officiating. Procession will follow to Woodland Cemetery for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo or send a floral arrangement, by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.