Woodlawn Funeral Home Obituaries

Mary Monti , Age: 63

November 21, 1958 - March 06, 2022

Mary Monti of Lacey, 63, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away in her sleep the morning of

March 6 th , 2022, in Selah, Washington, at the home of her son, Colton. She was born the fourth

of six daughters to James and Shirley Johnson in Bremerton, Washington on November 21 st ,

1958. She celebrated her marriage to Chuck on June 14 th , 1980. They remained happily married

until her passing.

Mary is survived by her husband, Chuck, and her 4 children: Destiny, Colton (Taryn), Chase, and

Cadence. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Sadey, Savanna, Brooklyn, Cooper, and

Cason, as well as countless friends and loved ones.

She was a woman of deep and devout faith who strived to live a saintly life that embodied

grace, love, hope and virtue. She was a selfless individual who sought to please God through

her prayer, acts of service and love of others.

Her most cherished childhood memories were adventures with her sisters when they lived on

Mud Bay. She loved to swim, explore tidelands, play board games and cards. She and her sisters

were kindred spirits and to this day remained the best of friends.

Mary deeply loved her beloved husband of over 40 years and relished in her role as a wife and

mother. She was kind, patient, caring, and gentle. She carried the deepest love for those closest

to her and sought to be a haven and source of comfort for all those placed in her path. She

loved unconditionally and loved people regardless of where they were in their own journey.

Her laughter was infectious, and nothing brought her more joy than having fun and spending

quality time with those she loved. Being a Nana to her five grandchildren was one of her

greatest joys in life.

She was a Homemaker, Schoolteacher, Manicurist and most recently, an Elementary School

Kitchen manager. She loved bringing a smile to the face of the children she served and will be

incredibly missed by the students and staff.

Over the course of the past ten years Mary battled through multiple significant health ailments.

She was a fighter and would never back down to any challenge or obstacle. She never

complained, instead finding a positive to every situation. She was a true inspiration to all of

those who watched her live and sacrifice for others.

Mary was an adventurer, a creative soul, a lover of life, and she worked tirelessly to make life’s

moments truly beautiful. Her passing will forever leave a hole in the hearts of those she loved

and touched.

Her final viewing and rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 16 th at 5:30 PM at Woodlawn

Cemetery (5930 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503). Her funeral mass will be held on March 17 th at

10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (812 Bowker St SE, Lacey, WA 98503) followed by a

celebration of her life at the Thurston County Expo Center (3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey, WA

98503).

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