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KNIGHT, Dorothy Knight, Dorothy Louise Lou Williams was raised to new life on June 16, 2006. Lou was born in Charleston, SC on March 14, 1943 to Dorothy May Hammett and Manning Bethea Williams, Sr. Lou graduated from Rivers High School in 1961 and went on to work at Kerrison's Department Store for fifteen years. She married the love of her life, Loranza D. Randy Knight, on November 16, 1974 at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, downtown Charleston. They made a life together on Folly Beach, Lou's World, and were blessed with two loving stepsons and a wonderful daughter. Lou dedicated her life to her Lord and God, to her faith, and to her family until she took her last breath. Momma Lou, as she was known to many young people whose lives she touched, was a devoted Mother and loved teaching her children and grandchildren to love, to be honest, and to share. She believed wholeheartedly in treating people the way she wanted to be treated with kindness and respect. She gave compassion, love and trust to all, and to those who were troubled and needed it most, a peace of mind. Everyone knew to come to her for acceptance and understanding. Her philosophy of life was simple: enjoy today and live it as though it were your last, while holding tightly to your faith and values. Many enjoyable days were spent working in her yard, fishing, and boating with Randy and their children. She always looked forward to the Tuesday talks with her little granddaughter. Momma Lou is now home with the Lord. Surviving are her husband, Randy Knight; stepson, Dowl Knight and his wife Gwen; stepson, Sean Knight and his wife Penny; daughter, Becki Gerard and her husband Perry; granddaughter, Alyssa Knight; grandson, Christopher Knight; goddaughter, Lisa Klockenga; and brother Manning Williams and his wife Barbara. Her life will be celebrated privately by family and close friends at a later date. Cards will be gladly accepted at: PO Box 607, Folly Beach, SC 29439. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 200, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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judy Lamantia
June 20, 2006
To Randy and family,My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.I will miss Weezie and all our good times we shared growing up together.Our memories will remain in my heart.Judy Williams Lamantia
Frank Atkinson
June 19, 2006
Randy,
I was sorry to read of Louise's passing. It was always a pleasure to be around her not only because she was such a nice and considerate person but she was always a very down to earth person.
I would see Louise (and sometimes you) at the grocery store and for those few moments, she would give me flashbacks of our high school years. Such a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Frank and Jozhan Atkinson
(Rivers High School Class of 1961)
Louise Lazzarini
June 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time. You all will remain in my prayers as Lou did. I know she is at peace now, it is time for peace and rest for all of her family. My love to all.
KC Jones
June 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You have my deepest of sympathy.
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Linda Wertan
June 19, 2006
To all of you in Louises family,Harry and I send our most heartfelt smypathy.Louise was my dearest and sweetest cousin and I have many.Her mother and mine were not just sisters in law but best friends.The apple didnt fall from that tree as Aunt Dot was my dearest and sweetest aunt and I had many.My dad would take vacation with all 7 of us females,myself,my 3 sisters,Mom,and Aunt Dot and Louise.Oh what precious memories I have of those times together and Ill cherish them forever.I will surely miss her as I know you all will.May God help you through this sad time.All our love,Linda Williams Wertan and Harry
Jean Chrismer
June 19, 2006
Dear Randy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Dear sweet Lou now has her rest.
Sylvester Mabie
June 18, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many Compatriots are with you at this time of sorrow. May the Comforter be with you.
Miriam Russ
June 18, 2006
I was sad to read about Lou's death. I am thinking of you and the family.
With lots of love,
Miriam Russ
Walt Moring
June 18, 2006
Randy, you already know my feelings and theres not much I could add...
Walt
Dick Brace
June 18, 2006
May heart goes out to you.
Debbie Spalding
June 18, 2006
I wish I knew the right thing to say to bring some comfort. The only thing I can do is pray for Lou, Randy and the family. Blessings to all of you.
Mildred and Ed Howell
June 18, 2006
Randy. Becki, and family, our sorrow is hard to put into words. Lou was a dear sweet person. Knowing her was one of God's gifts to us and knowing she is in Heaven is God's gift to all of us. She has now traveled a road we all must one day travel and we know we shall all be together in the coming-soon hereafter. Lou, we loved you.
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