Elizabeth R. Minor

Augusta, GA---Mrs. Elizabeth R. Minor, 99, entered into rest on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at the residence of her son, in Cumming, GA.
Funeral services will be held, tomorrow Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm, in the Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel with Reverend Brian LaFavor and Brother Eddie McClelland officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery.
Mrs. Minor was born November 27, 1909, the daughter of William Wirt Rachels and Annie Laura Welborn Rachels. She was a native of Augusta and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Otis Minor, son, William Otis Minor, parents, three brothers, Julian, James and William “Bo” and three sisters, Margaret, Dorothy and May.
Mrs. Minor is survived by her son, Ronald E. Minor and wife Deanie, of Cumming, GA, three grandchildren, Dr. Edward A. Minor, of Columbus, GA, Rhonda M. Helvick, of Madison, GA and Audra C. Farish, of Alpharetta, GA , three great grandchildren, Caitlin Alexandra Farish Wood, Hailey Anne Helvick and Emily Jane Helvick and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends, this evening Wednesday, October 14, 2009, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Platt’s Crawford Avenue.
Pallbearers will be John Stevens, Denny Crowe, David Baker, Brian Wood, Jeff Pianis and Dr. Eddie Minor. Honorary pallbearers will be Yolette Guillaume and Vedette Marisma.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904.