Monica Lynn Popp

Monica Lynn Popp, 42, a resident of Jackson walked into God�s heavenly arms on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born in Independence, MO on September 14, 1971 to Lynn Paul Ainsworth and JoAnn Strack Fee. Monica and Roger Popp were married on November 1, 1997 at Cape Girardeau, MO. She graduated from Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. Monica courageously fought a debilitating illness for over 10 years. Before becoming ill she managed Babbages and was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and also as a cosmetologist. Monica was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and although she was unable to attend regularly she had a great faith in her savior. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 3838 Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband loved to travel and be outdoors. She always enjoyed the Altenburg fair. She had the softest heart of anyone you would ever meet. She never met a stranger. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched especially her little Yorkie, Maddie. She is survived by her husband and parents; son, Dustin (Jessica) Popp of Perryville, MO; sister, Lee Ann (Randy) Brugger of Cape Girardeau, MO; three loving grandparents, Margaret Strack, Leon and Allene Ainsworth, all of Cape Girardeau, MO; three grandchildren, Katelyn York, Kelcee Popp and Konnor Popp; numerous family and friends. Waiting to greet her in heaven is a niece, Ashley; step-father, Bob; Grandpa Warren; father-in-law, Ebby and her first Yorkie, Bailey. Visitation will be Monday, March 31, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with the V.F.W. Post 3838 Ladies Auxiliary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Douglas Breite officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park. Pallbearers will include, Mark Sprengel, Randy Smith, Michael Weber, David Yoder, Ryan Brugger, Derek Voelker, Taylor and Trenton Goodale. Honorary pallbearers will be, Katelyn York, Kelcee and Konnor Popp. Memorial contributions may be given to Saxony Lutheran High School or Make a Wish Foundation.

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Monica Lynn Popp

March 29, 2014