Princess Marie Minor, 87, died at 12:24 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, in Helia Healthcare in Benton.
She was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Christopher, to Charles Jackson and Cynthia (Morris) Reynolds.
She married Don Richard “Dick” Minor Nov. 22, 1945, and he preceded her in death July 6. 2005.
She was a homemaker. She also worked as a check out clerk at Bracy Food Store in Christopher, for the Paul Gayer garment factory in Zeigler, and for many years as the assistant supervisor for Tyrone Township.
She attended Church of God in Christopher.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Jeff Minor of Christopher and grandchildren, Patrick Perry,Kristin and Matt Yosanovich, Jeff Minor, Nicholas Minor and Leah Minor. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Kyle Perry, Kaleigh Perry, Cameron Yosanovich and Sidney Yosanovich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Minor; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Paul Perry; son, Dennis Minor; and two brothers, Pat Reynolds and James Robert Reynolds.
She was a member of Democrat Ladies Auxiliary Sorority, Pinochle Jolly Jills, Christopher Junior Women’s Club and Christopher Women’s Club.
Her family always came first and she attended almost all school functions, including PTA meetings, school open houses, school plays, concerts and sporting events. She was a very good cook, homemaker and mother.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 1 p.m. in Gilbert Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Valier. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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