Barbara B. Knowles

Miss Bray was a teacher's aid on loan from Longwood College when my wife and I were in grade school together. She was loved by all the students she came in contact with. We loved her dearly and she showed the same affection to us as well. Our class recently had our fiftieth reunion and were saddened to hear that she has passed away. We were hoping to reconnect with her.

As many others have already written, Mrs. Knowles was also my favorite teacher. My elementary through high school years were developed by her push, drive, and wanting to see her students achieve. Mrs. Knowles was my 3rd grade teacher at Walnut Hill Elementary; my 5th grade teacher at Virginia Avenue; and my 8th, 10th, and 11th grade teacher at Tidewater Academy. It was from her influence that I developed the love for the sciences and received my BS in Biology at Virginia Tech. Her teaching...

Dear Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of my DHS "class of 57" friend. May you find peace knowing she no longer suffers the ravages of AD. God Bless and strengthen you.

There are no words that really explain what Mrs. Knowles meant to me. She was the one who stood behind me and pushed when I doubted myself. She was always making me take that step out of the box to go just a little farther. She is and was "That Teacher" to me and so many others. She is also the reason that I have a degree from Longwood College. Mrs.Knowles was my teacher and also my friend that I miss and have for so many years. I loved seeing her and catching up. It was so much fun. Mac, Moe...

I AM GOIN TO MISS HER SO MUCH SHE WAS MY FAVORITE TEACH WHEN I WENT TO COLONIAL HEIGHTS SCHOOLS SHE WILL BE MISSED..

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mac & Family
I was very sorry to hear about Barbara. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was one of my favorite teachers at Tidewater. She was one of a kind. Hang in there and be there for each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mack, Mo, Chad & Melanie,

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. I know she will be greatly missed by all of you. Just remember the fond memories and she will be in your hearts forever.

"Mac","Moe" and Family. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know she will be missed. I used to think about Barbara and her Family every time I went down Youngs Road. My thoughts are with you.