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    • Mar 4, 1996
    Minnie Pearl dies in Nashville of complications from a stroke. Noted for her homespun humor, the country comic spent more than 50 years with the Grand Ole Opry, becoming a regular on the syndicated TV show "Hee Haw" and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
    Mar 6, 1996
    More than 1,500 people attend a memorial service for Minnie Pearl at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, including Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Janis Gill, Amy Grant, Gary Chapman, Grandpa Jones, Jan Howard, Barbara Mandrell and Wynonna Judd
    Mar 9, 1996
    Days after her passing, Minnie Pearl is honored at the Grand Ole Opry as her favorite song, "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You," is sung by Wilma Lee Cooper, Jean Shepard, Jeanne Pruett, Skeeter Davis, Connie Smith, Jeannie Seely and Jan Howard, among others
    Nov 7, 1997
    Minnie Pearl's husband, Henry Cannon, dies. Cannon piloted such acts as Eddy Arnold, Hank Williams and Elvis Presley, and served as Pearl's manager
    Jan 16, 1998
    Minnie Pearl's $1.98 hat brings in $475 during an estate sale at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville
    Jun 11, 2002
    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens "This Is My Country," an exhibit of photos taken by Kenny Rogers of other acts. Among his subjects: Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl, Tammy Wynette, Bill Monroe, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Alan Jackson
    Aug 30, 2002
    Minnie Pearl is the lone comedienne on CMT's list of the "40 Greatest Women Of Country Music," at #14. Cindy Walker is the lone full-time songwriter, at #32. Wanda Jackson is the sole rockabilly presence, at #35
    Aug 31, 2002
    The Grand Ole Opry pays tribute to Minnie Pearl as it presents its 4,000th Saturday night show. Included in the tribute: Clint Black, Barbara Mandrell, Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Steve Wariner, who wins the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award
    Oct 11, 2003
    Martina McBride receives the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award during the 78th birthday celebration of the Grand Ole Opry
    Oct 15, 2005
    A bronze statue of Minnie Pearl is unveiled during the Grand Ole Opry. The monument is to be installed permanently in the late comedian's hometown of Centerville, Tennessee, later in the month
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