Vela Knight Obituary
LAKE CITY " Mrs. Vela Mae Knight, age 82, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at a Florence hospital after an illness.
Funeral service will be held 4pm Sunday, July 31, 2005 at the St. John United Methodist Church, 619 South Green Road, Lake City, with burial in the church cemetery directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Visitation will be Saturday, July 30, 2005 from 7pm - 9pm at the funeral home.
Mrs. Knight was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina a daughter of the late Covington Raulston McKenzie and Queen Esther Driggers McKenzie. She was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of the church.
She is predeceased by an infant son; a sister, Bernice (Ernest) Bolchoz; two brothers, C. R. (Eva) McKenzie, Jr. and Hagood (Dean) McKenzie.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Melbourne Knight of Lake City; a daughter, Barbara (James L. Jr.) Knight Flowers of Manning; a son, Don Melbourne (Cindi) Knight of Lake City; two sisters, Bonnie Floyd of Charleston, and Ethaline (Lamar) Driggers of Lake City; two brothers, Dexter (Elsie) McKenzie and Kenneth (Bobbie) McKenzie all of Lake City; three grandchildren, James Lee (Kathy) Flowers, III, Lana (Glenn) Flowers Elliott; Mary Tiffany Knight; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Leigh Flowers, Ava Grace Elliott, Olivia Gray Elliott.
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Ann Jordan Matthews
August 1, 2005
Mr. Melbourne: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a legacy Mrs. Vela Mae has left behind! She will certainly be missed in the St. John's community. Death always brings pain, but God will sustain you. May God keep you in His Care.
Cynthia McFadden - Mallette
July 31, 2005
Our thoughts are prayers are with you.We will miss Mrs.Vela Mae very much. She has been a glowing light in the community.We will miss her inspirational conversations. You have our deepest sympathy.
Cynthia Mallette & Family
Elijah McFadden
david mcfadden
July 31, 2005
My name is David, Iam a son of Wardell Mcfadden, Iam very sorry to hear about the lost of Mrs.Vela Mae. Mr.Melvin my prays are with you and your family.
God bless you.David & Family
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Kate Floyd Timmons
July 31, 2005
Mr. Melborne and Faimly, I sorry to hear about Mrs. Vela Mae's death. She was such a special person whom was loved dearly.It was a joy to see her in town and always getting a chance to talk with her. My prayers are with you and the family at this time of great sorrow.
Cynthia Floyd Wolff
July 31, 2005
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Vela Mae. She was a lovely and dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mariah Floyd Phelps
July 31, 2005
We are so sorry to learn of Vela Mae
death. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who was loved by
everyone. She will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Janice Woodberry
July 31, 2005
GOD PREPARED A PLACE AND CAME FOR HER (John 14:1-3). SHE WAS A VERY NICE LADY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Wayne & Anne Partin
July 30, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.
Ashley Edwards
July 30, 2005
Tiffany,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Vela Mae's death. She certainly was a lovely lady. One of the sweetest women I have ever met. I know you all will miss her dearly. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Ashley
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