Minnie Pearl Tanksley's Obituary
Minnie Pearl Tanksley, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, in a local healthcare facility. She was a 1966 graduate of Howard High School. Minnie retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield after many years of service. She was a member of Faith In Christ Church where she served on the Trustee Board and Mother’s Board. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Tanksley and Essie Clark; sisters, Alberta Tanksley and Viola Tanksley; brother, Robert Tanksley. Survivors include her niece, Deartra Skillern; nephews, Eric Tanksley, Jeffrey Tanksley, and Gregory Moore; great-niece, Alexis Tanksley; great-nephew, Charles Skillern, Jr.; great-great-great-nephew, Keyara Skillern; two dear friends, Eva Rock and Carolyn Gordon. Bishop Robert Sharpe and Bishop Mark Sandilands will be giving words of comfort.
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