Genevieve M. Knight

Genevieve Knight Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Genevieve M. Knight
Start: 2021-09-18T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Coppin State University - J. Millard Tawes Center Ballroom

Internationally renowned mathematics educator, lecturer, and mentor Genevieve Madeline Knight passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021. She is survived by her sister Loretta Jean Knight Wright; two nieces, Ursula Wright and Tia Wright; and a host of extended family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate her life and life's work will be held at Coppin State University - J. Millard Tawes Center Ballroom, 2500 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216 on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Public health guidance will be honored. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following scholarship programs in her memory: Howard County Foundation for Black Educational and Cultural Achievement, PO Box 69, Columbia, MD 21045 and Fort Valley State University Alumni Association – Washington, DC Chapter, Genevieve M Knight "Live Your Dream" Scholarship, PO Box 5961, Springfield, VA 22150. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the Wright family at [email protected].

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Dr Archie W Earl Sr

August 12, 2022

(To: The Family of Dr. Genevieve Madeline Knight; From: Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., Former Associate Professor of Mathematics & Faculty Senate President, Norfolk State University) I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of my former Hampton University (HU) mathematics professor, Dr. Genevieve Madeline Knight. She was a great teacher and researcher. I was a graduate student at Hampton University, working on my master's degree in mathematics, when she was hired, there, as a professor, in the Department of Mathematics, in the 1970s. (She was the only woman and the only African American graduate mathematics professor at HU, at the time.) At HU, she always worked hard and always did an excellent job for her students, the faculty, the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Country. During the 1980s, when I was a mathematics professor at Christopher Newport University, our paths would cross at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Association of Mathematicians (NAM) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA) meetings. Likewise, when I was working at Norfolk State University, in the 1990s and 2000s. It was always fun to see her and talk to her at those national mathematics meetings. She was, indeed, one of our Great Women of Mathematics. May God continue to bless and strengthen the entire family, during this time of loss. (Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., Former Associate Professor of Mathematics & Former Faculty Senate President, Norfolk State University)

Joan Langdon, Ph.D.

September 6, 2021

I met Dr. Knight when I was a student at Hampton. She was the mathematics education teacher. Dr. Knight showed love and dedication to her students. Years later, I had the opportunity to work with her at Hampton. At the faculty dinners, she wanted me to bring my southern macaroni and cheese dish. We exchanged Christmas cards for many years.

Dr. Knight was "an old school" teacher. She wanted you to understand what you were taught so that you could always find the solutions to the problems with which you might be faced at any time in the future. You could not memorize answers to the exercises and expect to pass her classes. Dr. Knight wanted you to learn.

Dr. Knight touched many lives, and each life that she touched received a special gift. At the time that the gift was given, it was not always appreciated. However, time and maturity showed each of the people that she touched that she was an instructor and a mentor who really cared.

You have my condolences.

September 5, 2021

To the family,

I would like to extend my condolences to you. Losing a loved one in death breaks our heart. Please know that you can find comfort and strength in leaning God as your source of comfort and strength. Isa. 41:10 says he will hold on to you with his right hand of righteousness. Cherish the loving memories.

Louis L Hughes, Jr

September 5, 2021

My heart felt sympathy to the family and friends. Dr Knight was our Hidden Figure of Hampton Inst. From 1963- her tenure she influenced our math dept. A pleasure to know and be influenced by. Great memories. Rest in Peace Great One.

Cassandra McMillion

September 4, 2021

I send sincere sympathy to the family. Dr. Knight was an inspiration to me at Hampton Institute University. Hers was the first Christmas card I received for many years after Hampton. Tomorrow has begun without her.

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