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Loretta Knight Obituary

Loretta Young Knight, age 85 of Birmingham AL, died on Wednesday May 8, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Victory City Birmingham (the former Hilldale Baptist Church, 533 Sunhill Rd NW Birmingham, AL 35215) with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 5:00p.m.-8:00pm May 13,2019 at Ridout's Trussville Chapel. Preceding her in death was her Husband James Knight, Mother Lillian Stephens, and father Joe Young. Survivors include daughters, Jamelle Webb (General), Jamiese Hamilton (Joseph) Sandra Smith (Forice), Freda Smith, Vanessa Knight, son Xavier Knight (Liz), 11 Grandchildren ,16 great grandchildren, two great- great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, a special aunt Rosetta Pearson, and special son-in-law Vincent Sledge.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from May 10 to May 12, 2019.
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Praying for the Knight family, and hope that you will find joy in knowing that you love one was loved by many. I last saw Mrs. Loretta at Walmart in Roebuck, seated on one of the benches,surrounding by,someone to her left,someone to her right and someone standing in front of her. And I made it my business to speak to her knowing her from my childhood. Mrs Knight
was loved by many, and will be missed by many.
Thank you for your work on behalf of the citizen's of Birmingham and Jefferson County. She touched many. May God fill the hole in you hearts at this time with fond memories, joy, peace and everlasting love, knowing that she is resting in heaven.

Zion City

May 15, 2019

We will miss our dear friend. So many great times together, and so much she taught others.A loss to the whole state. My prayers for the family.

brian miller

May 14, 2019

Your family has our prayers and deepest sympathy.

Thomas and Voncyle Mahone

May 13, 2019

my, my, my, my,my......much obliged...."this too shall pass"....love,forever!

Audrey Horn

May 13, 2019

I would like to thank Ms. Loretta for being in my like. She was very inspirational to me and my children. I will miss her. Praying that the family will be comforted in this sad time, but remembering that joy will come in the morning.

Eddie Sanders

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May 13, 2019

Eddie Sanders

May 13, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that the God of all comfort grant you peace at this time. We find one of his promises in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again. He will comfort your heart and give you strength and hope in the days ahead.

May 13, 2019

I shall miss our phone/strategy calls Miss Knight can only regret not having your mentoring at an earlier time in my life You shared wisdom and displayed dedication to causes that are UCB needed in our communities but seldom found. I send my condolences to your families,your work will not be in vain

Daniel J Carr

May 12, 2019

Ruby Bean

May 12, 2019

I knew her for a short time she was a lovely person my Prayers are with you during your time of Sorrow

Ruby Bean

May 12, 2019

Sorry for your lost

K Brown and Family

May 11, 2019

Sorry about the loss of your love one my heartfelt prayer are with your family.

May 11, 2019

My sincerest sympathies to the Knight family during these dark days but joy cometh in the morning. To Jamelle and Jamiese I'm praying for you both. Your house is where the bus stopped for pickup each day(Smile) Enjoy your eternal rest Mrs. Knight

Fred Scales

May 11, 2019

We love and will miss you tremendously.

Catara Pack

May 10, 2019

May the family and friends find peace and comfort in God's word and in each other for the loss of your dear love one now and in the days to come, my sincere condolences to you all.

MG

May 10, 2019

So sorry to hear of Loretta's passing. We all used to work closely at the EADC back in the 80's. She was a dedicated, hard working woman that had the heart of a servant. It was an honor to have known her. She made the world a better place for many people. Sincere condolences to her family.

Mike Bagby

May 10, 2019

I met Mrs. Young many years ago when she worked for AEA. She was such a beautiful lady but she stood for what was right and aided many people in keeping their jobs. But only if you were in the right. I was sadden when she left AEA and never had the opportunity to see her again. Thanks Mrs. Knight for a job well done and now that you have taken your wing,rest in the arms of the Lord.

Deatrice Layton

May 10, 2019

Thank you for the love and kindness. I am honored to have befriended you over the last few years. My Condolences to the family.

Everett Wess

May 10, 2019

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235

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Victory City Birmingham (the former Hilldale Baptist Church)

533 Sunhill Rd NW, Birmingham, AL

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