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Mildred Minter Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Mildred (Holloway) Minter met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Family members and her spiritual leaders were by her side during her transitioning. Prior to that date, she was in the constant loving care of her youngest son James in the comfort of her home.
She was born December 7, 1922 in Eatonton, GA, to parents Odessa (Lawson) Whiteside and Sylvester Holloway. She was raised to adulthood by her aunt Virgel Lawence in Knoxville.
The love of her life for 67 years was Robert Lee Minter, Sr. They were wed on June 16, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee. To that union were born six children, all productive citizens due to their parents' motivation and personal sacrifice.
Mrs. Minter was an active member of Mount Olive Baptist Church (East), serving in the church nursery for 50+ years, Women's Sunday School, Pastor's Aide and receiving recognition as a Mother of the Church. Church members, neighbors and friends enjoyed her generosity and unique sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Lee Minter, Sr.; granddaughter, Karen Jones; and son-in-law, Casey Jones. Her family contributed to her care in their individual ways. They are her children: Robert (Regina) Minter, Jr., Annie Jones, Wilbert (Carolyn) Minter, Lillie (Jerry) Garner [of Neptune, NJ], James Minter and Irma James [of Atlanta, GA]. Her legacy continues with 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends of the family including the Mount Olive Church family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Mount Olive Baptist Church (East), 1601 Dandridge Avenue, from 11 AM to 12 PM with the Celebration of Life Services to follow with Rev. Jesse Williams officiating. The final resting will be at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Lyons View on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 9:30 AM. A white dove release will conclude the services.
Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Minter's guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made Garden of Discovery Learning Center Academy, 1601 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, or Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center, 112 Lakeside Street, Knoxville, TN 37914.
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Shirley Caldwell
June 12, 2019
My condolences to the family.
James Ware
May 30, 2019
Minter Family and Friends,
May God hold you close and give you strength during this time. Keeping precious memories of
times past in your hearts.
Jim and Dorothy Ware
douglas chandler
May 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
B .Yvette Atkins
May 24, 2019
Our sincere prayers and love go to the Minter family. May peace and the comfort of the Almighty surround each of you. Yvette and family
May 24, 2019
Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Billie Lee and Margaret Davis, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Debra Agnew and Family
May 24, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with this precious family. May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort and peace throughout this time of transition.
A. DuBose
May 24, 2019
Minter Family,May loving memories of one who meant so much to you bring peace and comfort to your hearts.God Bless Cherry Street Church of God Mother's Board
Elder Satterfield--Pastor
May 24, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
ann dingus
May 23, 2019
Mother's are s precious, they take care of you they are like Jesus, they will never leave you, we only have memories let them be beautiful.
Ann Dingus and Carton McPherson
Bobbie (Munford) Bridges
May 23, 2019
Annie and family my prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement
May 23, 2019
Granny, I will never forget your quick wit and sassiness. You touched my life and the life of my children in such a positive way. Our matriarch is gone, but your legacy will live forever. Hug Great-Daddy for us and we see you all on the other shore.
-Joyce, Malik and Phillips Minter
al guidry
May 16, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Isaac , Simmons
May 14, 2019
A great an loving mother has gone to heaven
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