 Publicity photo of comedienne Minnie Pearl for appearances made at Chicago's Civic Opera House. Image by Denny-Moeller Talent, Inc. (management company), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Minnie PearlMinnie Pearl Minnie Pearl American comedian and country singer (1912–1996) Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian and country singer who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) and on the television show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991.[1][2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Minnie Pearl Pearl in 1965 Born Sarah Ophelia Colley (1912-10-25)October 25, 1912 Centerville, Tennessee, U.S. Died March 4, 1996(1996-03-04) (aged 83) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Resting place Mount Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. Alma mater Ward-Belmont College Occupation Country comedienne Years active 1939–1991 Television Hee-Haw Spouse Henry R. Cannon (m. 1947) Close Biography Early life… (Source: Wikipedia)
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