Nina Elizabeth Minton
January 13, 1942 ~ August 16, 2025
Nina Elizabeth Minton, 83, of Palestine, Texas, passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 16, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1942, in Hamilton, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lena Weaver, husband J.D. Minton, Jr., daughter Donna Knowles, and her sister Marcie Cox.
Mrs. Minton is survived by her children, J.D. Minton, III and wife Sandy, Margaret Banks and husband David, son-in-law Cooper Knowles, sister Mary Traylor and husband Jack, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Minton was a faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church, and she was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She loved playing Canasta with her friends, spending time with her little puppy and exercising her green thumb.
Funeral services to celebrate Nina Minton's life are to be conducted at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Bro. Josh Dennis officiating the service. Interment will follow in Neches Cemetery.
Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to the start of the service at Rhone Funeral Home.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Dustin Minton, Chad Minton, Bradley Minton, Brayden Minton, Evan Cannaday, and Jimmy Johnston.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Solaris Hospice for the outstanding care they provided.
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Funeral services for Nina Elizabeth Minton are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Sandy
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mother in law.
Such a feisty sweet lady that was always in attendance at the many activities of Haley, Adam, or Jadyn.
Her life touched many hearts and she will be remembered accordingly. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers.
Bill-Becky Lincoln Cooksey
Zane and I were so happy to get to know this sweet lady the past couple of years with her beautiful family we are grateful. May she rest in peace with the Lord.
JD & Sandy I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I love you all. Sharon Goldman Toombs
Mrs. Nina was always kind and encouraging to me.
Prayers for you Margaret, David and all the family,
So thankful God put your mom and all of you in my and my family’s life at WBC.
Nina’s love for Jesus radiated to all.
Love y’all 🩷
2 Cor.5:1