Minda was born in Flint, Michigan on May 5, 1952 to Margaret (Anderman) and Arrey Delong. She was a member of the National Honor Society at Coronado High School, where she graduated with honors. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree at Arizona State University class of 1974. Minda had a rewarding career helping others as an ER Charge Nurse at Maricopa County Hospital.
Minda is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, father Arrey M Delong, infant son Ray Reed and former husband Larry Reed. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Delong, brother Arrey L Delong and family Lorinda, Angela and Lexie. Also survived by her daughter Shelly A Kress and family, Robert, Ella and Rusty.
