Clara "Ellen" Knight, 87, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Association, 2630 West Freeway, Suite 250, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; or American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Ellen was born Nov. 22, 1925, to Clara Ruth Taylor and John Wesley Padgett, the only girl in a family of six brothers. She graduated from TCU and played the bass violin in the Symphony Orchestra. She retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company after over 25 years in the industry. Ellen's passions were arts of all kinds, especially painting, ceramics, bead jewelry, sewing and sketching. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, daughter-in-law and friend who will be missed greatly. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Onis A. "Fred" Knight Jr.; and sons-in-law, Allan Kempe and Lawrence Mitchell. Survivors: Daughters, Terri Crawford and husband, Ted, Vicki West and husband, Sterling, Jonni Roberson and husband, Russell, and Kerry Mitchell; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Jack Padgett.
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May you find comfort and treasure the memories of your loved one. I send my sincere condolences. (Romans15:4)
Pat
March 15, 2013
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this difficult time. God's blessings to all.
Mark Kempe
March 7, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
March 6, 2013
Ellen and I worked together at Liberty Mutual. What a beautiful gracious lady she always was. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Cindy Dorman
March 6, 2013
Terri, I am so very sorry about the passing of your mother. I have not seen you or your mom a and dad in many years but she is every bit as beautiful as she was then. I also saw that you have lost your dad. I remember him playing musical instruments out in your garage. I, too, have lost both mom and dad and I know how hard it is and how much they will be missed. Take care my dear childhood friend, my prayers are with you and your family, with fond regards, Gail Mackey Cousins
Gail Mackey Cousins
March 5, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 5, 2013
We are so sorry about your precious Mom. Praying God will comfort you and your family. In His Love, Janet & Jerry
March 5, 2013
I first met Ellen when her daughter Terri and I were in Jr High. I grew to know her entire family and have kept in contact through the years. My heart goes out to all of you, especially since it has not been that long since you lost your dad as well. All my love and prayers. Paige Norman
March 5, 2013
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