Minerva Labelle McGinnis

Minerva LaBelle McGinnis, age 89, passed away on Saturday January 28, 2023 in Gainesville, FL after a long battle with dementia. Minerva was born July 12, 1933 in Lochgelly, WV to Claude and Minerva Tatum. She graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, WV and Charleston Hospital School of nursing becoming an RN at Charleston General Hospital in 1954. She later joined Kanawha County Health department and worked until 1977 when the family moved to Ft. Myers, FL and she joined the Lee County Health Department working until her retirement in 1998. In retirement, Minerva moved to Gainesville, FL to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law. Minerva was predeceased by her husband Arlie McGinnis in 1981. She is survived by her daughter Becky Sundeen, son-in-law Grif Sundeen, and granddaughter Hannah Sundeen. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park in Ft. Myers, FL. Viewing and visitation 10am on Saturday February 11, 2023. Service at 11am with private burial to follow. Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park | Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery| Dignity Memorial