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Joan L. KNISLEY

1930 - 2017

Joan L. KNISLEY obituary, 1930-2017, Springfiled, OH

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

Joan KNISLEY Obituary

KNISLEY, Joan L. 87, Joan L. Knisley was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 4, 1930 and passed into eternal peace on June 18, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Cecelia C. Johnson, husband James (49 yrs) and husband Robert E. Smith (18 yrs); one brother, Clem Johnson, two sisters: Mary Garrett and Martha Ross and daughters: Linda E. Herring (Charlie), Diana L. Smithhart (Ernest) and Julie A. West (Rick). Joan is survived by her sister, Nancy (Johnson) Boring (Dean) numerous nieces and nephews; Sons: Michael S. Smith and John D. Smith (April) Daughters: Victoria Smith-Lewis (Larry), Misty Knisley-Dunham (Andy), April Knisley-Hamner (Chad) of Springfield, Ohio and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Ohio, Kentucky and Texas. Mom enjoyed reminiscing about the good old days. We will forever cherish her memory. Special thanks to granddaughter Amy L. West of Lexington, Kentucky. A private gathering of friends and family is arranged.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 2, 2017.

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Victoria Smith-Lewis

June 28, 2020

Three years and it seems like an eternity since you left this world. Losing both you and sis Diane within a week will forever be among the saddest days of my life. I feel your presence, I know you're still looking over me, advising me, and loving me Mom. I Love You

Misty Knisley-Dunham

June 27, 2020

I cant believe that you aren't here. Even now, 3 years and I still can hear you laughing at our silly jokes, or calling me just to tell me whats happening play by play. I so miss that! I miss hearing say its the mom! I miss you mommy, more than the stars in the heavens, I love you forever and a day. Ill be seeing you... kiss daddy and the girls.

April Knisley-Hamner

June 26, 2020

It's been 3 years since you've been gone and I still think about you and things you would say, almost daily. I truly miss you Mommie and I love you with everything in me! If ever I lose my way, I hope that you can help to light the path for me. Love & miss you, my sweet little mommie!

APRL KNISLEY-HAMNER

January 30, 2018

I MISS YOU SO MUCH MOM... MY HEART BREAKS MORE WITH EACH PASSING DAY. I SURE DO WISH I COULD JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MY SWEET MOMMIE, I'LL BE LOVING & MISSING YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Victoria Lewis

July 25, 2017

Dear Mother,
I miss you more with each passing day. Last week, I donated your wigs to the Cancer Center, I know you were pleased to give them to other cancer survivors! Today, I sat in your bedroom while crying and laughing, remembering our many conversations over these past few years. I know I've told you before but I'll say it again. Thank you Mom for everything; your wisdom, your strength when times were troubled and your unconditional love! I love and miss you daily.

John & April 7-9-16

April Knisley-Hamner

July 8, 2017

April Knisley-Hamner

July 8, 2017

John Smith

July 8, 2017

I love my mother. I am afraid the worse has yet to come for I shall forever miss you and all of your wonderful unique ways. May this candle I light, ... light the way for all of us mom, the way to where you are, the place of peace and tranquility. Goodbye sweet mother, until we meet again,... I love you dearly.
.... your son, John

R.I.P. Grandma I'm grateful for the time we had together. Love and miss you always

Amy West

July 8, 2017

Evyn Steinberger

July 5, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. We will all remember our conversations with this wonderful woman!

<3 Evyn from Heaven :-)

Evyn Steinberger

July 5, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. We will forever cherish our conversations with Joan.

Misty Knisley-Dunham

July 5, 2017

Mommy, I love you forever and I will miss you always everyday if we should meet in heaven i hope you will be waiting for me alongside daddy, I hold you in my heart and in my dreams. I love you mommy please kiss daddy and the girls. My heart is so broken i just believe you are gone . Until we meet again I love uou mommy

7-9-16

July 2, 2017

Mommy's cats (her babies)

April Hamner

July 2, 2017

Mother's Day 23017

April Hamner

July 2, 2017

April Hamner

July 2, 2017

APRIL KNISLEY-HAMNER

July 2, 2017

My dear, sweet little Mommy: God how I love and miss you! I try to find comfort in knowing you're with Daddy, Linnie, Dianey and Jul. I can't stop thinking about the many talks we had about God and what happens to a person when they die...how do they get to heaven... The only comfort I can find is my hope that death is as we thought it was; the beginning of eternal peace and happiness to a place where you are united with all of your loved ones, never to experience worry, sadness or loss ever again. This is my hope for you, my Dear Sweet Mommy...my Guardian Angel...may you REST IN PEACE.

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