Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, also know as Minnie Pearl, was from my hometown of Centerville, TN. Minnie's colorful character was derived from the personalities of some of our "country people." 'Plelia's character was equally interesting, but she was a very well-educated and cultured person who left an amazing mark on comedy, country music, the Grand Ole Opry, and the hometown people who knew her well.