Monica Faye

Schoats

In the year of our Lord and Savior on August 23, 1963, heaven placed on loan a vibrant baby girl. Her care was entrusted to Jesse Bon Grimes and Jessie Faye Grimes of Tulsa, OK. Monica was the 1st of three children born to this union.

Monica Grimes Schoats, a native of Tulsa, OK, wife of the late Rene V’ Schoats, mother of four and grandmother of 5. Monica received all her education in Tulsa Ok, graduating in 1981 from Tulsa Central High School where she received many medals as a track star. She also received awards in swimming and tennis. From there she went on to receive her associate’s degree from Oklahoma School of Business.

At an early age she accepted Christ and was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev H. D. Morris where she received her Christian education beginning. As a young servant she participated in the youth choir, usher board, Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Ministry. Monica believed that training starts at home and then spreads abroad. Monica worked diligently with her own four children: “The Johnson Crew Marching Disciples Drill Team”. She taught them all the books of the bible and various scriptures.

Over the years as an adult, she served in various areas of the church, as Youth Director; organizing a youth drill team and praise dance ministry under the leadership of Pastor M. L. Bailey. She also served as Youth Director for the Canaan Baptist District Association, collaborating with Youth Pastor, Rev. Scott Gordon.

Because of her hard work and love for young people of all ages, she dedicated her life to working in youth ministry. Monica loved motivating, encouraging and teaching young people Christian values. Her work extended well beyond Oklahoma, reaching the state of Louisiana and Texas. She promoted pageants and contests for girls and boys. She believed that young people should know how to speak publicly while highlighting their talents and abilities in a positive and articulate manner.

In 1986 Monica organized the first Miss North Tulsa Pageant of Oklahoma; promoting the mature woman, while working with the Tulsa Black Officers Association. While living in Louisiana she founded Ms. Monica’s Pageantry Training Center in Metairie, LA. She also served as Youth Coordinator for the 11th Annual Tulsa Together, an organization with the Christian Ministerial Alliance. This program was geared to bring about unity in the community. Monica served the C. M. A. for years, designing their certificates and various awards given out to recipients.

Before retiring, she was employed with Dyer Memorial Chapel Funeral Home for well over 16 years. Her duties consisted of Obituary designer, Office Assistant and Funeral Attendant in the Tulsa and McAlester office.

At her death she was a member of Damascus Fellowship Church where she served as Church Administrator under the leadership of her mother, Pastor Faye Martinez.

Monica was preceded in death by: Rene V” Schoats (husband), Rev. Guy and Argusta Goff, Charlie and Ida Mae Grimes (grandparents), Gia Schoats (stepdaughter), Jesse Bon Grimes (father), Walter Richardson Sr. and Orlando Marty Martinez Sr. (step- fathers), Idabelle Schoats (mother in law) John Henry Knox and Jessie Schoats Sr. (father in laws) Walter Richardson Jr. (step- brother), Chut Schoats and Urshala Schoats (sister in laws), Dr. Albert Schoats and Jessie Schoats Jr. (brother in laws) grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Left to cherish her memory are Jessie Faye Martinez (mother). Children: DaWanda Smith (Davey), Marlon Johnson, Michael Johnson, Micala Hatchett (Calvin). Stepchildren: Stephen Schoats and Michael Schoats. Grandchildren: Mariah Hoseah, Maija Johnson, Sir Hoseah, Devin Smith and Dylan Smith. Step Grandchildren: Tachina Harris, Kamra Parks, Fawndrea Parks and Zavion Schoats. 16 great grandchildren. Siblings: Dr. Angela Cunningham (LeRoy), Rev. Bridgette Lee (Arthur), Jesse Grimes (Shelley) and Deacon Sean Richardson Sr. (Tiffany). Step- siblings: Orlando Marty Martinez Jr, Sharon Richardson Williams (Michael), Michael Richardson (Charlene) and Patricia Broadnax. In laws: Bernadette Schoats (sister in law) and Bernard Schoats (brother in law). A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

A Memorial Service is scheduled, Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Gilcrease Hills Baptist Church, 2001 W. Newton St. Tulsa, OK; with her mother, Pastor Jessie Martinez, delivering the eulogy.

The family has been cared for by House of Winn-Muskogee