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Frances Knight Obituary
The family received friends on Monday morning, March 22, 2021 from 11 AM until 12:30 PM at Parks Funeral Home. Funeral Services were at St. Luke's Lutheran Chapel at 1 o'clock. Burial was in Summerville Cemetery.
Frances was born on January 3, 1925 in Chapin, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Lonnie and Inez Shealy. She was a lifelong educator, enjoyed gardening, and loved her family.
She is survived by her son, Percival Dean Knight, Jr. and his wife, Robin; her daughters, Lora K. Bishop, Gayla K. Stefani and Pamela Dean Knight Rowell; her grandchildren, Melissa B. Westbury and her husband, Travis, Rachel B. Page and her husband, Brad, Percival Drayton Knight and Regan Alexa Knight; and her great grandchildren, Kayla Westbury-Horne and her husband, Austin, Samuel Westbury, Mason Westbury, Reese Page and Drew Page. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Percival Dean Knight, Sr.; her sons in law, Richard M. Rowell and Ted Bishop, as well as two sisters and one brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ARK of Summerville, American Cancer Society or Dorchester Paws.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st north Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com.
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Barb west
June 11, 2025
So kind and caring a lady. Will never forget her.
Cheri Knight
March 22, 2021
Sending love and prayers to all of you today. May peace find you and comfort you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Much Love,
Cheri Knight
Joe & Mary Walling
March 21, 2021
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Family in the time of your loss, Mrs. Knight was a special part of our life.
Jenkins Family
March 18, 2021
Sending all the love and prayers to the Knight Family. Please rest assure that God has his hands wrapped around you all during this difficult time.
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