Monica F. Heyward, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Monica was born June 23, 1964 in New Haven, CT to Rosa Lee Heyward and the late Peter Heyward, Sr. Monica attended and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1982. She was employed in the healthcare field and held several positions before retiring from Community Health Network.
Monica leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Rosa Lee Heyward; daughters, Stephanie Heyward, Melanie Heyward, and Lauren Brown; grandchildren, KellesePervis, Angellese Heyward, Jae’llese Heyward, and Aaron Robinson; goddaughter, Kendall Nelson; godson, Lekece Martin; sister, Josette Wilkins; brother, Kenneth Flemming; niece, Tiana Wilkins; nephews, Jaquan Heyward and Keith Ford; aunts, Dorothy Heyward, Mary Heyward, and Telia Heyward; uncles, Alfred Heyward and Alphonso Flemming; honorary sisters, Ruth, Leah, Gweniver, and Willie Pearl; and longtime friends, Bryan Owens and Kevin Avery; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter Heyward, Jr.
A celebration of life will take place Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:00 Am at The New Trinity Temple COGIC, 285 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Monday at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Service, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Heyward family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com