Bertha Lea Mink Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bertha Lea Mink of Paoli, Indiana on June 7, 2026. Bertha, born on December 31, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bertha Lea Mink or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delbert Cook and Mary Easter Cook (Houston); her son Bernard Dean Ellis; and her siblings, Mildred Underhill, June Swanson and Arthur Cook.
She is survived by: her former spouses, John Riley Fancher and Merrill Dean Ellis; her husband James Mink; her children, Debby Rose Butler (Sonny) of Paoli, Ursula Underwood (Randall) of Paoli, Lea "Elaine" Vermillion of Paoli, Johnny Lee Fancher (Diane) of Paoli and Tony Earl Fancher (Lori) of Tucson, Arizona; and her siblings, Janet Riley of Paoli, Barbara Duke of Paoli, Jessie Smith of Paoli, Glenn Merrill Cook (Thelma) of Paoli and George Cook (Margie) of Paoli. She is also survived by several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
