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Minnie Lee Crayton David was born on September 30, 1938, to Plato E. Crayton, Sr., and Lillie Mae Medearis Crayton. Minnie, also known as Baby Sis and MawMaw to her grandchildren and Aunt Minnie “L” to her nieces and nephews. Minnie was one of 8 siblings growing up in East Austin where Greater Mt. Zion Baptist church was her home church. She graduated from the original L.C. Anderson High School wheres she played in the marching band and participated in cheer. Minnie was very active in many youth and young adult activities in school and church. During her last years at L.C. Anderson, she met the love of her life, Airman, Donald Anthony David while he was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base. They were inseparable at their young age and united in Holy Matrimony on August 24, 1957, raising two children, Mark Anthony David Sr., and Lillie Theresa David-Brieger (Lyz). Minnie and Donald David were married for 65 years. During their early life, they later moved from Austin to Dallas, TX and became members and actively involved in ministry at Concord Missionary Baptist church of the late Dr. E.K. Bailey. Minnie received her bachelor’s degree in management from Dallas Baptist University and later received her master’s degree in devoted 25 years of service to the Federal Government later retiring to be a grandmother. Minnie was very involved in her community serving on numerous boards such as Kiest Park Recreation Center, Red Bird Airport, and J.F. Kimball High School PTA board, just to name a few. Minnie and Donald moved to Rockdale, TX where they lived for over 15 years on an 8.5-acre ranch, serving the Lord at Rising Star Baptist Church, Lead Pastor Royal Johnson. Ranch life was fun for Minnie, as she loved to raise black angus cows, work in her yard and garden growing plants, and playing solitaire. She had lots of fun naming every cow they ever owned and when they escaped to the neighbors land, she knew how to call them by name the name she gave them to get them back home. Minnie was fearless and never met a stranger. There were many great memorable things she would say all the time. But one of her most common things to say was “I walk where Angels fear to tread.” Often, when she would meet someone and tell them her name, she would say to them “Hi, my name is Minnie David, like David who killed Goliath.” Minnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family and to many kids in the community that loved her where she offered knowledge, wisdom, love and support. She was the epitome of grace, dignity and love. Minnie is survived by her sister Anna Crayton Warren, her son Mark A. David Sr. (Dee), five grandchildren: Camille David-Aidoo (Reginald), Ashlan David Rogers (Floyd), Mark A. David II, Kirstie A. Brieger, and Bobby Bijan David. She is also survived by her precious Great Grandchildren: MaCaylan Hayes, MaKynzi Hayes, London David, Jairus A. Betts, Khiry David, Jeremiah H. Reese, and Alani David. Minnie’s legacy will be cherished forever, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

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Minnie Lee Crayton David

September 30, 1938 - November 10, 2024