Monique Lisa Banks

Ms. Monique Lisa Banks, beloved daughter of Carla L. Banks, and the late James (Brother) Hogg, Jr. was

born on February 22, 1983. As a small child Monique was nicknamed “Motor” because she was so

energetic with a warm smile and big heart. Monique never met a stranger.

She attended Prince George’s County, Maryland Public Schools until her family moved to Washington,

DC where she later graduated from Ballou High School.

Monique enjoyed dancing, bicycle riding, cooking, and was a Washington Redskins fan, however,

spending time with her family was one of her favored things to do especially taking care of her two

young daughters.

After a lengthy illness, Monique gained her heavenly wings on May 17, 2023, at Bridgepoint Hospital,

Washington, D.C.

Monique was preceded in death by her loving father, James (Brother) Hogg, Jr. & two nieces, Legacy and

Mila Banks.

She leaves to cherish the memory of her life, her mother, Carla L. Banks, daughters, Marquisia and

Shamiyah Banks, sisters, Lacqecia Hogg, Wasecka Hogg, Tennille Hogg, Tunisia McDonald (Mathew)

brothers, Mark Banks (Monique), and Charles Banks. Her aunts, Mary Butler, Cecilia Wilkerson, Gail

Hogg, Carolyn Simmons, Crystal Miller, Tracy Banks. Uncles, Gerald Hogg, Wayne Johnson, Lawrence

Banks, Anthony Banks, and Maurice Banks. Godmother Jean Wellman and a host of nieces, nephews,

cousins, family and friends.

A Mother’s Poem to my Daughter

A ray of sunshine came and went….

A beautiful treasure only lent….

In God’s keeping she quietly sleeps…

This daughter I loved but could not keep.

Loving my one and only daughter forever!

Mommy