Minnie Tingley Draper

Biography

Minnie Tingley Draper (1857–1921) was a beloved member of her community whose calm presence and steadfast kindness would have comforted neighbors and kin through times of change at the turn of the century.

Though the historical record offers only brief glimpses of her daily life, Minnie’s lasting impact is measured by the love shared at family gatherings and the quiet support she provided to the friends and relatives who now honor her memory at Dale Cemetery.