Cliva Marie Minton

Cliva Marie Minton, 85, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 3rd at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital following a short illness. She will be remembered for the love, kindness, and laughter she shared with so many. Born on December 12, 1922, in the Juggernaut community of Pulaski County, the daughter of the late Perry Lee and Bessie (Howard) Colyer. She was a retired cafeteria supervisor for Ferguson and Southern Elementary schools, a homemaker & member of Cumberland Baptist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and visiting with family and friends. Along with her parents, Mrs. Minton was preceded in death by her husband; Dan Minton; three brothers; James Colyer, Noble Colyer and Raymond Colyer; A Son-in-Law; Garry Dalton and Daughter-in-Law; Gale Minton. Mrs. Minton is survived by 5 children; Donald & Karen Minton, Dianna Dalton, Darwin Minton, Dana & Pam Minton, Tom & Nancy Minton; 12 Grandchildren; Kevin & Robin Dalton, Darla & Rob Crabtree, Denise and Anderson Kennedy, Rachel Minton, Brian Minton, Jessica Minton, Samuel Minton, Josh Minton, Rebecca Minton, Alex Nazario, Courtney Minton & Riley Minton; 5 Great Grandchildren, TJ & Shelby Smith, Isaac Martin, Dustin & Luke Lanigan; along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Visitation will be held for Mrs. Minton Friday, December 5, 2008 after 5 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home, 165 Hwy. 2227 Somerset, KY. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Dudley Bryant and Bro. Wayne Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at: www.memaw.com Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of Mrs. Cliva Minton arrangements.