Minerva Gentry

Minerva Ellen Easterling Gentry, age 87, passed away on December 17, 2019. She was born on July 27, 1932 in Franklin County to Henry Edward and Bertha Jewel Howk Easterling.

Minerva is survived by 3 daughters, Danon Gentry Sims, Deniece Fulcher and husband David, Deena Eudy and husband Ricky; son, Bobby Bishop and wife Betty; granddaughter, Amy DeAnn Sims; grandsons, Walton W. Sims and wife Amy Michelle, Danon Ashley Gentry and wife Brittany, Dakota Gentry Harris; great-grandchildren, Tristan Richardson, Tessa Richardson, Cooper Sims, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack Walton Gentry; brothers, Milton and Gene Easterling; sisters, Laura Smith and Nell Bramlett.

Graveside services will be on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Hagansport Cemetery under the direction of Curry-Welborn Funeral Home.

Donations in Minerva’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Dallas and North East Texas chapter, 3001 Knox St. Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75205