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Sally Knight Obituary

Sally Ellen Knight
AIKEN - Sally Ellen Knight went to be with the angels on December 23rd, 2022.
Sally was born to her parents, Verlon and Beaunice Davis on August 26th, 1939, in San Angelo, Texas. Sally was the second oldest of five children. Sally would later go into the Navy and serve as an Electronic Technician third class for a total of three years. Sally met Edwin Knight in 1965, and they married on March 18th, 1965. They both became volunteer firemen and first aid responders for Mills Township in Midland, Michigan. Sally and Edwin would move to Aiken, SC, where they would live out the rest of their lives. Sally was a proud member of Disabled Americans for Chapter 43. She loved everything to do with the outdoors, like camping and fishing.
Sally's life story is survived and remembered dearly by her husband, Edwin Ronald Knight, sister Mary Rubio, brother Grady Davis, four children by the names of Edwin Charles "Eddie", Grady Lynnwood, Jonnie Elizabeth, and Ronald Andrew "Ronnie", and ten grandchildren, Zana, Trevor, Travis, Elijah, Jasmine, Rosalynn, Tobias, Abby, Kaylee, and EJ.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at George Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, in The George Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Richard McWhite, of Redd's Branch Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be private.
The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Dec. 27, 2022 to Jan. 4, 2023.

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Cheryl B. Crawford

January 5, 2023

I will miss Ms. Sally very much. Wishing you my deepest and sincerest sympathies as you mourn her loss. Mr. Ed and Johnnie, you are both in my prayers.

Rosa Gonzalez-Distefano

December 28, 2022

We will keep Sally in our hearts. The DiStefanos

Rebecca Folger

December 27, 2022

Sweet Sally will be greatly missed. She always had the most upbeat spirit. So thankful to have been able to know her. Prayers for all of Mrs. Knight's family during this difficult time.

Judith (Judy) Knight

December 27, 2022

Ed and family, I am sorry for the loss Sally's passing has brought you and all of us who remember her with love. She accomplished so much and succeeded in everything she set out to do. She worked hard on behalf of so many projects. My sympathy and love goes out to each of your family members.
Judy Knight, Lexington County, SC

Bob and Pam Isenberg

December 26, 2022

Aunt Sally was very special. She was kind, pleasant and always had a sweet smile. She will be missed.

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