Born on November 25, 1985, in Olean, she was a daughter of Leroy Clayson and Marilyn Caster.

Monica was a graduate of Cuba Rushford Central School and later attended Nantucket Valley Community College. She was inspired to become a Registered nurse one day.

She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide in the area for several years, as well as several Tim Hortons, and most recently became disabled due to heart disease.

Monica was naturally artistic and loved making crafts, specifically macrame. She was a free spirit, who loved the “hippie style” appearance. She loved her children dearly, despite struggles she endured. loving and forgiving to family and friends. She loved her children and enjoyed watching them grow up. She was an avid animal lover and even raised a pet chipmunk Buddy.

She is survived by her Kindred Spirit husband, Robert Parks, her mother Marilyn Clayson (Daniel Moore) of Olean; maternal-grandmother Joyce Becker; an uncle Richard “Jasper” (Linda) Caster; an aunt Barbara (Paul) Mikush; three sons her twins Clayson and Harrison Barber and Dawson Bergreen; a brother Shawn (Rebekah) Clayson; a sister Sara (Wade) Porterfield; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her father, Leroy, she was predeceased by her maternal grandfather Robert Caster, paternal grandparents Elmer and Annabelle Clayson, an uncle Jake Caster, an aunt Regina Caster, and her-twin like cousin Kimberly Caster.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.