Mary Monkus

Mary Monkus, 86, of Dawsonville died Thursday November 12, 2009 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a short illness.

Born July 26, 1923 in Whitfield County to the late Tom and Lillie Parker, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 33 years. Mrs. Monkus retired from United Community Bank after over 20 years of service, was a member of the Dawson Community Chorale, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville where she sang in the choir.

Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Ted Monkus, Dawsonville; children, Cindy and Keith Swinford, Cohutta, Barbara and Jerry Dotson, Ellijay, Billy and Joyce Monkus, Dawsonville, Roy Monkus, Dawsonville, Michael Monkus, Ellijay, Deborah and Allen Foster, Ellijay, Fredia and Ronnie Casper, Blue Ridge, Carol and Billy Crumbley, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law, Mildred and Charles Schievelhud, Dalton; special friend, Regina Waters, 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday November 16, 2009 at 11 oâ