Monica Rainey Thornburg, born Oct. 22, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Nov. 4, 2024, leaving a legacy of compassion, faith, and service to her community. Monica grew up as the daughter of a pastor, spending her childhood in in Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois and Kansas, where she graduated high school with honors. Her pursuit of education and ministry led her to attend Bethany Nazarene College and graduate from Olivet Nazarene College with honors.