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Shirley Knight Obituary
Shirley Carlene Knight passed away November 23, 2015 in Cleveland, TX. She was born on March 18, 1946 in Cleveland, TX to Carl Delton and Gladys B. Ott. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was devoted to her family and church. She was a lifelong member of Security First Baptist Church. Everyone who knew Shirley knew she had amazing faith and peace. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Henry Thomas Knight, daughters, Sherry Ruscher and husband Garrick; Shanna Hendrix and husband Jeremy, mother, Gladys Ott, sister, Judy Phillips and husband Mike and grandchildren, Andrew Hendrix, Wyatt Watson and Garrett Watson. Numerous other relatives and a host of friends also survive. Visitation will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at Cashner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 10:00AM in Cashner Colonial Chapel with Pastor Larry Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Cemetery, Cleveland, TX. Pallbearers will be Wyatt Watson, Andrew Hendrix, Jeremy Hendrix, Lynn Phillips, Mike Phillips and Garrick Ruscher. You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Knight
Mike Phythian
December 18, 2016
Shirley, was a DEAR friend of Austin Elementary and the community there. I appreciated her willingness to help and serve all during the time you girls were in school there. May God bless you.
Bettye Pyle
November 27, 2015
Dear Shanna and family,
So sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling right now.
Eventually time heals the grief and you will forever be blessed with the wonderful memories of Shirley.
Gloria Copley
November 26, 2015
Tommy, Shanna and Sherry, You and your family are in all our prayers. Your family is so special to our family through all the years.
Gloria Copley and family (Denison, Texas)
Joe Roberts
November 26, 2015
Tommy, Melvalyn and I have you and your family in our prayers. You and Shirley are models of God's perfect love. Shirley was a blessing God gave you and all she knew.
Mike & Linda Irvine
November 25, 2015
Tommy, Shanna & Sherry,
Our hearts are so very heavy as we know how great your loss is- we pray that Jesus will comfort your hearts and turn every tear to joy as we know that Shirley is no longer sick but in the arms of Jesus. We love your family!!
Cherstin Molle (Mendez)
November 25, 2015
Tommy, Shanna & Sherry. I was deeply saddened by the news of Shirley's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
"The Measure of a woman: Not - "how did she die" But - "how did she live" Not - "what did she gain" But - "what did she give" These are the units to measure the worth of a woman, as a woman, Regardless of birth". -
Shirley was a woman beyond measure... beautiful and graceful in all her ways. I am blessed for her influence on my childhood.
Paul Kurtz
November 25, 2015
Tommy,
So sorry to hear. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mike Phythian
November 25, 2015
Dear Family of Shirley, I am sadden to learn of her passing. As Principal of Austin Elementary I knew from working with her she was a fine, cheerful and helpful parent. She always conveyed a Christian spirit and love for others. May you know she was a supportive, loving Mother and friend.
Sincerely,
Mike Phythian
Tricia Quintero (Kurtz)
November 25, 2015
What a great lady!! I haven't seen her in years but remember that smile and her gentle voice. I have many childhood memories with you guys. Mr. Knight I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and the rest of the family.
Jason Wilks
November 25, 2015
Brother Tommy, we are so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a wonderful godly lady.
Tommy Harmon
November 24, 2015
Tommy, so sorry to hear about Shirley. Hold on to the wonderful memories.
Lynn Phillips
November 24, 2015
Aunt Shirley, I love you and will miss you so much. You were such a loving caring person and a wonderful aunt to me and an amazing sister to my mom. I will always cherish all those summers I spent there. There aren't many people like you in this world, a true whole hearted good person. I know you are in a good place with Grandpa now. I think about him all the time.
Again, I love you and will miss you and hope one day to see you again.
Robby Gevas
November 24, 2015
To a good Christian women. God's house will have open arms for you !!
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