Ms. Minnie Bell Brunson

September 3, 1945 - April 6, 2021

Minnie McKnight-Brunson was born on September 3, 1945 in Chadbourn, NC and was granted her wings Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville, NC. She was one of nine children born to William Taft and Juliann (Lawhorne) McKnight. Her family relocated to Fayetteville, NC at an early age where she attended school in the Cumberland County system. Minnie graduated from Anne Chestnut High School class of 1965. She then furthered her education at Fayetteville Community College receiving her CNA certificate. Minnie lived a fulfilling life as a mother and devoted grandmother. She has worked as a cook and as a clerk. A lot of people will also remember her for the well known chicken sandwiches she cooked while working at Bellamy’s Drive Inn. Above all else, she loved being surrounded by family and friends, celebrating life on earth. Minnie McKnight-Brunson was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles H. Brunson; her son, Perry McKnight; her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Minnie is survived by her son, Travis McKnight of Mt. Holly, NC; two grand sons, Perry Pierre McKnight of the home and Jalen McKnight of Mt. Holly, NC; three great grandchildren of Fayetteville, NC; one brother, William T. McKnight, Jr. (Kathy); two sisters, Gladys (Glenn) Rodgers and Fran McKnight all of Fayetteville, NC, and a host of other family members and friends.