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86-Year-Old Beats Cancer to Attend Taco Bell Opening
6 Jun
Summary
- An 86-year-old woman battled stage 4 cancer.
- She worried she wouldn't live to see her hometown's Taco Bell open.
- The woman is now known as the 'Taco Bell Queen' locally.
Pauline Monk, an 86-year-old resident of Sissonville, West Virginia, recently celebrated a significant milestone: the grand opening of a Taco Bell in her hometown. This achievement was particularly meaningful as Monk had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, with doctors giving her only months to live around the time construction began.
Monk expressed her long-held desire for a Taco Bell in her community, a wish her son helped fulfill. As the restaurant neared completion, she worried she might not survive to see it open, questioning if fate would allow her this pleasure.
On opening day, Monk was honored and proclaimed the 'Taco Bell Queen,' a title that has brought her local fame. Despite her new moniker, Monk emphasizes her faith and charitable nature, noting how her community is now returning the kindness she has shown over the years.
She remains at peace with her health condition, relying on her faith to guide her. Monk continues to spread the word of God and help others, grateful for the support of her family and community.
