Minnie Jewel Tolbert was born October 2, 1927, to the late Jim Toomer and Hattie Dixon in Terrell County, Georgia.  

At an early age, Minnie accepted Christ as her personal savior and became a member of Green Grove Baptist Church in Herod, Georgia. Minnie was educated in Terrell County School System. In 1944, she was joined in holy matrimony to Georgia Tolbert, Sr.  They were married for 74 years when she transitioned this life to make heaven her home.  

Minnie's occupation was homemaker and her job consisted of loving and taking care of her family until her health failed her and she could no longer do so.  

Minnie leaves to cherish her loving memories her husband of 74 years, Georgia Tolbert, Sr; her children, Tommy Tolbert (Cora); Georgia Tolbert, Jr.; Wilson Tolbert (Priscilla); Walter Tolbert (Mary Ann); Willie D. Tolbert; Elbert Tolbert (Paulette); Gloria Robinson (Arthur); Jim Tolbert (Tami); Eddie Tolbert; and Carolyn Mitchell (Gregory).  Three sisters, Mary Jane Hunt; Gladys McCray (Charles) of Dawson, GA; and Mary Ruth Stokes of Hartford, CT.  Two special sisters-in-law, Mollie Tolbert of Clearwater, FL and Martha Toomer of Dawson, GA.  A close friend of many many years, Annie Bell Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.  A special granddaughter, Vickie Tolbert, who was her caretaker and provided great care.  Minnie had 4 brothers, 1 grandson, and 1 sister-in-law to precede her in death.