Doris Knight's Obituary
Decatur-Doris A. Knight, 70, of Decatur, passed away at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side.
Services to celebrate Doris’ life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Cox officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the funeral home.
Interment with “Flight Home” Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Doris was born February 11, 1939 in Decatur, the daughter of Art and Dorothy (Goodpasture) Nash. She enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, shooting B.B. guns, and mini golf. She was a loving person with a big heart that will be deeply missed by all.
She leaves behind sons; James R. Knight and wife Linda of Sarasota, FL and Eddie Knight of Ft. White, FL, daughters; Brenda Lee Knight and Sheila Knight both of Decatur, and Sherry Oyler and husband Rodney of Macon, brothers; Allan Nash and wife Carolyn and Jim Nash and wife Janet all of Decatur, sisters; Irene Brownlee of Decatur, Anita Aubert of Decatur, Carol Mason and husband Paul of Peoria, and Janet Bonds and husband Richard of Lakeland, FL, brother-in-law Robert H. Knight and wife Paula of Arcadia, FL, sister-in-law Nina Nash of Decatur, thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren with one on the way, four stepdaughters, and several nieces and nephews.
She was reunited in heaven with her parents, two brothers, and five sisters.
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