Martha Eleanor Harrison Minchew, 90, departed this world on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014 in Theodore.
She was born Martha Eleanor Harrison to Sara Jane Tyree and Charlie David Harrison Sr. on Aug. 4, 1923 in McLain, Miss. She was the oldest of six children.
She was preceded in death by two sons, David Minchew and Larry Minchew; one daughter, Christine Minchew; her great-grandson, Stewart Ray Weaver; a sister, Rachel Harrison Stewart Paul; two brothers, Henry Harrison and Charlie David Harrison Jr.; and her son-in-law, Wayne Anderson.
She is survived by her five children, Rose Marie Weaver of McIntosh, Jerry (Vickie) Minchew of Chattanooga, Tenn., Thomas R. Minchew of Saraland, Janice Lee Anderson of Theodore and Wanda Sue (Lamar) McGrew of Silas; two stepdaughters, Norma Richardson of Irvington and Barbara (Al) White of Hollingers Island; one stepson, Harold Greer of Spanish Fort; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances “Baby” Viola McDonald of Woolmarket, Miss.; and a brother, Bill Harrison of Gulfport, Miss.
The visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Norris Funeral Home in Bay Minette. The funeral will follow there at 1 p.m, with the Rev. Brenda Smith officiating.
Graveside service and burial will be at Dean Cemetery, Bay Minette.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette.
