Minnie Cherokee Hargrove

Biography

Minnie Cherokee Hargrove’s life stretched from the years following the Civil War into the mid-twentieth century, and she nurtured the ties of family and community during eras of rapid change. She had a quiet dignity, welcoming kin and friends with hospitality rooted in long-standing traditions.

Her memory endures among those who treasure the gentle leadership she offered, and she rests peacefully in Evergreen Cemetery, its peaceful grounds honoring the warmth she brought to others.