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Monica Faye
(Broderick) Gambrel
Monica Faye (Broderick) Gambrel, age 41, a resident of Greenville,
Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM at Miami Valley
Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She had just given birth on Friday, July
29, 2011, to a beautiful baby boy, Cotton.
Monica was born on February 10, 1970 in Danville,
Illinois, to Richard Broderick of Catlin, Illinois, and the late Donna
(Rogers) Broderick.
Monica married her husband, Dave Gambrel of
Greenville, Ohio, on October 2, 2004. Monica suffered a severe
illness as a teenager and was advised she would never be able to have
children. However, she was a wonderful mother to Hunter, Dave’s
son and was able to adopt Hunter in 2010 an called him her own.
He truly was born in her heart. The family witnessed a miracle in
2006 when Monica gave birth to Sylas and their family became
complete. Monica devoted her life to her children and was a
wonderful, caring mother.
Monica’s compassionate nature carried over to all of
humankind. In, 2004, a co-worker became very ill and needed a
kidney in order to survive. Monica volunteered to give up one of
her kidneys so that this woman could live. This woman wasn’t a
relative or even a life-long friend. She was a human being in
need and Monica saw that need and fulfilled it. Monica never ever
saw what she had done as a big deal. She only felt the need to
help someone and then set about getting the job done.
In the fall of 2010, the family discovered another
miracle had occurred. Monica became pregnant again.
Although it was at a very high risk, she was determined to bring this
baby into the world healthy. Cotton Allen Delaine Gambrel was
born on July 29, 2011, a very healthy baby boy.
Monica will be sorely missed by everyone who knew
and loved her. Her legacy of love to her children will be
remembered forever. She is survived by her husband, David
Gambrel; children, Hunter Gambrel, Sylas Gambrel, and Cotton
Gambrel. She is also survived by her father, Richard Broderick.
There will be a service held on Sunday, August 7,
2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with
Pastor Lance Elliot officiating. There will be no burial.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 2-5 PM at
the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribution can be
given to the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be
expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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