Minnie Grace Rutland was born May 6, 1930 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Thomas Jefferson Parker and Bertha Davis Parker. She was the fifth born of six siblings. They had a loving, protective, and happy childhood and were led by the examples of their mother, father, and grandmother. From the age of 5 until graduating from high school, most of Minnie's recreation was centered on church activities. She and her siblings attended State Street Baptist Church which was located in an affluent African American neighborhood. They were exposed to many different denominations and opportunities to participate in various opportunities and activities with other churches. Minnie attended State Street high school in Bowling Green Kentucky and was taught the curriculum that would allow them to be accepted into any college. She graduated in 1948 from the high school as valedictorian. She went on to graduate in 1952 from Tennessee A & I State University in Nashville Tennessee with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Home Economics and a minor in Science. During her 38 years of employment, she was a hospital chief therapeutic dietician, college personnel food service manager, nursing home food service manager, and many other positions. She received many certificates, recognitions of outstanding performance reviews, and letters that reflected her dedication, dependability, good work ethic, and leadership skills. After graduating college, she married George Beck and they had 3 sons: Ronald, Reginald, and Roni. She was remarried to Charles Rutland and led a happy life with him until he died in 1992. They had one daughter together, her Theresa Rutland .Minnie's final years were lived in Tampa, Florida living near hear dear sister, Mary Paul whom she adored and talked with daily. She attended and served at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. Parker and Bertha D. Parker. She leaves to cherish her memories with her children, Ronald Beck, Reginald Beck Roni Zulu and Theresa Ansby; grandchildren, Fionna Nicholas, Chrystal Beck and Leah Farrington; sister, Mary Paul; and a host of other relatives and special friends.