Minnie Hobley was born on
September 7, 1934, in Bluffton, Georgia, to Rube and Alice Johns. Minnie received her
education in Bluffton County Schools. She and her family moved to Tampa, Florida in
1950. She met her beloved husband, Orie Hobley, they were married and to this union
five children were born. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, and a loving neighbor to many. Minnie was happy being a housewife.
They were happily married until he transitioned into his heavenly body in 2000. Minnie
was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Minnie was the church secretary, on the
Board of Trustees, she sang in the choir and worked on the flower committee. Minnie
was a dedicated member for years before health issues prevented her from serving.
Minnie departed this life in Columbus, Georgia with family by her side. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Orie Hobley, Sr.; parents, Rube and Alice Johns;
daughter, Patricia Hobley; son, Orie Hobley, Jr.; grandson, Montellieo Hobley; brothers,
Donnell Johns, Willie Johns, Robert Johns, Sr., James Johns, and Eli Johns; sisters, Rose
Small, Katherine Burr, Doris Taylor, and Lorine Berry. Minnie leaves to cherish her
memories three sons, Keith Hobley, James Hobley, and Nathaniel Hobley (Cherry);
grandsons, Kevin Hobley, James Hobley, Jr, Nathaniel Hobley, Jr., and Donavon Hobley;

nine great grands and three great-great grands; sister, Meraldine Banks; sister-in-law,
Eller Mae Dixon; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. "Special
thanks to 2 special nieces, Jacqueline Bouazizi and Regina Berry".

Visitation
Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, April 1, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Saturday, April 2, 2022
10:00 AM
1924 E. Comanche Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610