Minnith Mary Adair, was born on January 9, 1917 to James and Wilmina Marlett, in Monette, Arkansas, and was the oldest child and only female of seven children. After marrying Andrew Jackons Adair, They had three children, Patricia, Sandra, and Jerry. 2005 was a hard year for her family because they lost husband and father Andrew Adair, as well as daughter Sandra (Adair) Bearden. She is also preceded in death by five of her brothers. She is survived by daughter, Pat Bear, son, Jerry Adair, and brother, Dallas Marlett.