A service for Monica Wilson, the 41-year-old Westport mother of three young sons who suffered fatal injuries in a wrong-way crash Sunday, is planned Friday.

Wilson, who died a day before her 42nd birthday, was driving south on Route 8 in Bridgeport about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, when her car was struck head-on by a van driving north in the southbound lanes, according to State Police.

Two of her sons, ages 7 and 8, were passengers in the car and suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the police report.

A passenger in the wrong-way van also died in crash, and the van driver was hospitalized in critical condition.

The drivers of two other vehicles involved in a chain-reaction collision caused by the wrong-way driver also were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Wilson had worked at the Broad River Animal Hospital in Norwalk for more than 18 years. The veterinary center was closed Monday while fellow employees grieved her death.

The animal hospital’s Facebook page has featured several postings about Wilson, with dozens of comments from customers and colleagues, expressing shock at her death and mourning her loss.

The hospital’s latest Facebook post reads: “The outpouring love and support we’ve received has truly touched us all. It is clear that Monica was a beautiful soul, was loved, and will be dearly missed by all whose lives she’s touched. We are crushed, but we are grateful.”

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Following is the obituary notice for Monica Wilson posted by the Raymond Funeral Home in Norwalk.

Monica Corrine Wilson, age 41, was taken from us on July 24, 2022, only a day before her birthday. 

She was a very caring and beautiful soul who adored her three boys, C.J., Kenny and Kash. 

Monica was born in Norwalk and was a daughter to Wilbur Harris and Andrea Wilson. She loved all animals and had worked at the Broad River Animal Hospital for 18 1/2  years. 

“There will never be another woman like her, she truly cared about everyone who crossed her path.” 

Monica so enjoyed taking her boys to the beach. She was an incredible cook and loved baking for all to partake.

Monica leaves so many family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, July 29, from 4 till 8 p.m., at the Raymond Funeral Home, 5 East Wall St., Norwalk.

All other services will be private at a later date. Visit the funeral home’s website to read the entire obituary and leave a condolence for the family.