She was born in Nickelsville, VA and had lived in Kingsport most of her life.
Mrs. Minnick was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed creating birthday and holiday cards and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandson.
Mrs. Minnick was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Jones and several sisters and brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 68 years, Kelsie Minnick; son, Tim Minnick and wife, Brigette; grandchildren, Tina Bowman, Kristy Larkins (Jason), Kelsey Minnick and Rachael Minnick; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; several nieces and nephews.