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Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Charlotte McKnight, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Charlotte was born December 18, 1929 in Greene County, Illinois to Thomas Franklin and Ruby (Thaxton) Overbey. She married Gerald Wayne “Jerry” McKnight on September 3, 1949 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2007.
Charlotte earned a Bachelor’s degree through Eastern Illinois University and became a certified Medical Lab Technician, working in that capacity at Macoupin Hospital and then at Clay County Hospital from 1963-1992. She and Jerry made a welcoming home to others, often hosting young women from the Angel’s Cove program in their home. Charlotte was an active member of Louisville Baptist Church where she was very involved with the Southern Baptist Women’s Missions, a program that was very close to her heart. She was also a member of D.A.R., and in her free time found enjoyment in sewing, crocheting, and working in flowers. Charlotte always dreamed of having a large family and is proudest of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Wayne (Vickie) McKnight of Flora, Jacque Davis of Flora, and Curt (Pat) McKnight of Morrisdale, PA; son-in-law: Glen Young (the late Cynthia) of Flora; brother-in-law: Roger McKnight of St. Peter, MN; sister-in-law: Shirley Hoffman of Nevada; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter: Cynthia Young, a grandson: Stuart Davis, and twin grandsons: James and Gerald McKnight.
A funeral service for Charlotte McKnight will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Angel’s Cove of Mt. Vernon, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, please visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Karen and I would like to send our condolences to the McKnight family members. I am sorry for your lose. Curt and I grew up together from 3rd grade through high school... I would like to say, "Mrs. and Mr. McKnight were both very fine people to have known." Our best to the family. Karen & Barry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. Miss Charlotte will always be remembered for her love of family and her Lord. Her laugh was infectious; her commitment to the church inspiring. God bless you with extra measures of peace, strength, and comfort.
My condolences to the McKnight Family. I remember Charlotte as being a nice lady and a good lab tech when we both worked at the old hospital.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Charlotte's passing. We enjoyed getting to know her when she was a roommate with our mother (Betty Boyd) for a while at Flora Care Center a few years ago. She was a very sweet lady. Hugs for you all!
Charlotte was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. RIP!
So sorry to hear of your loss, she was a great lady and will be missed. Thoughts are with you.
Curt and Pat, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. What a wonderful woman she was, and I know because of her faith that she has gone to be with the Lord. Pat, I was Janis McKinnon when we were FRIENDS in Flora. I have thought of you so often. Sending my love and condolences to you.
Our hearts go out to all of you. We are holding you up in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Charlotte was a wonderful lady.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. When you lived on 5th St. we were neighbors across on 6th. Our prayers are for you all. God Bless
Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May she Rest in Peace.
My prayers are with all of you "kids". Your mom was 17 years older than me so she was well on with her life when I was just a baby. I do believe I have a picture of her wedding from my mom's memoirs. So life goes, parents pass away and we're never really ready to let go, but that's what memories are for and I know you will being sharing those with each other. She touched many lives by opening her home and her heart. What a legacy! May God give you strength, comfort, and peace.
Our most heartfelt condolences to all our cousins and families. Aunt Dot and Uncle Ray always enjoyed visits at your parents' home. I sure felt welcome and familiar with all of you when I could stay during summer months to visit with Cyndi. All good memories and happy times. Charlotte will be missed.
Charllot McKnight and Jerry was Myra's Foster parents and she and Jerry took care of me when I was pregnant. I will always remember them Michelle Abraham
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