Minnie Caroline Ferguson

Minnie Caroline Ferguson obituary, Centerville, IA

Minnie Caroline Ferguson

Minnie Ferguson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville on Feb. 3, 2026.
Minnie Caroline Ferguson, age 97, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Golden Age.
Minnie was born on April 16, 1928 in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of Willie and Della (Grimett) Dotson. On August 2, 1946, she was united into marriage with Carl "Pap" Ferguson, and to this union four children were born, Della, Dave, Steve, and Roger.
In her free time, Minnie enjoyed singing and working in her garden. She loved spending time with her family and listening to her boys play music. She was a very devoted mother to her children, and wife to her husband.
Left to cherish Minnie's memory are her children, Della (Larry) Saundra Adams, Dave (April) Ferguson, Steve Ferguson and Roger (Cheryl) Ferguson; along with many grandchildren, she leaves behind six generations; and a host of extended family members and friends.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Della Dotson; her husband, Carl Ferguson; grandsons, Rob Ferguson and Micheal Adams; and her daughter-in-law, Deborah Sue Ferguson.
Memorial Services for Minnie will be announced in the near future. Memorials have been established to the family, to be determined at a later date and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Ferguson Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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