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Minnie Lee Gary

Passed 08/14/2026

Obituary For Minnie Lee Gary

Mrs. Minnie Lee Gary of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, after a brief illness.

Minnie was the daughter of the late Elisabeth McDowell and Plesse McDowell. She was the wife of the late John Willie Gary.

Minnie attended Cumming St. School. She worked at New Day Clubhouse and Skylyn Place. Mrs. Gary was a member of Cumming St. Baptist Church until her health failed.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her four sons, John Ray Gary, Rudolph Gary (Diane), Michael Gary (Robin) and Tyrone Gary all of Spartanburg, SC; her eight grandchildren, Heith Gary, Regina Gary, Christopher Gary, Brandon Gary, Eric Fowler, Derrick Fowler, Patricia "Curley Sue" Fowler and Ray Jr.; a very special aunt, Janie Foster; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC.

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I am so sorry my dear brother I just received the word of aunt Minnie passing. I am sorry sorry. Am I my Brother keeper ? LOVE ALWAYS Stan

Stan Rookard

You'll are in our Prayers. Geneva Gaffney & Family

Geneva Gaffney

You all have my deepest condolences.I WAS ONE MRS MINNIE CNA'S.SHE WAS SO SWEET.WILL BE MISSED

Tina Martin Magnolia Manor Spartanburg

I am going to miss my grandma dearly love u

John Gary / Toya

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