Minnie Lee "Bigma" Lindsay

1930 - 2017

Minnie Lee "Bigma" Lindsay obituary, 1930-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Minnie Lindsay Obituary

Minnie Lee Lindsay, "Bigma," was born November 10, 1930 to Willie and Mittie Wills in Natchitoches, Louisiana. At an early age, Minnie gave her life to Christ. She continued to worship in Gary at New Mount Olive Church. In 1948, Minnie Lee Wills married Henry Lee Lindsay. To this union two children were born: Sharon Lynn and Mary Lou. Minnie believed in taking care of family and helping friends and neighbors. Her sense of fashion was ONLY surpassed by her dance moves. On April 16, 2017, at 86, God called her home. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry Lee Lindsay, her daughter Mary Lou Lindsay; siblings Willie Wills, Jr., Floyd Wills, Leola Brooks and Pauline Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving daughter, Sharon Lindsay Willis (Herbert); grandchildren Dr. Chantal Walker (Roland), Attorney Kelly Horne (Willie), April Miller and Edmond Willis; great grandchildren Mya Johnson, Caitlyn Walker, Bailee Horne and Skylar Johnson; sibling Ezell Wills, Jurnell Street, Ernestine Wirth and Bobby Jean Bryant; beloved sister-in-law Delores Goodman and many relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday April 25, 2017 from 12-8:00p.m. with family hour 6-7:00p.m. Funeral Services Wednesday April 26, 2017 at 11:00a.m. both at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2017.
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Sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. GOD doesn't make mistakes. May you find the strength you need to see you through this difficult time.

Gwendolyn Hemphill

April 26, 2017

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Bernard and Jerelyn

bernard henderson

April 26, 2017

We're so sad and sorry for you loss. We will be praying for the family.-The Baker Family

April 25, 2017

I will always remember Minnie as a classy lady who everyone loved including me. Sympathy to the whole family in your lost.

Gloria Flowers

April 25, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12 -

April 24, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to Almighty God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

PD-GA

April 23, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the Lindsay family. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time (John 17:3). When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace(Hosea 13:14).

LD-Georgia

April 23, 2017

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25

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Apr

26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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