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Twila Knight Obituary

Twila Knight, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Aldersgate Village. She was born on April 9, 1913 in Garnett, KS, the daughter of Curtis M. and Stella Adams Warbritton. She graduated from Garnett High School. Twila married Charles P. Knight on November 22, 1937 in Garnett. As a Methodist ministers wife, she resided in Pomona, Robinson, Humboldt, Neodesha, Kansas City, Ottawa, Emporia and Coffeyville before moving to Topeka in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Neodesha Chapter of the P.E.O. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, her sister, brother and son-in-law. Survivors include two daughters, Diana Sue Steanson of Neodesha, Janie Wolf of Topeka, one son, C. Donald Knight of El Rita, NM, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Klasse Chapel at the First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be given to the KSU Cancer Center, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements. A special message may be given to the family online at www.PenwellGabel.com. Twila Knight

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Sep. 5, 2006.

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Julie Spencer

September 8, 2006

I am sending this from Kay Walters, who was a roommate of Twila's on Westminster at Aldersgate. Kay sends her condolences to Twila's family. I also knew Twila from my Saturday monring visits to my aunt, Kay Walters. I include my condolences. Kay Walters & Julie Spencer

Butch Ritter

September 7, 2006

We had great respect for Charles and Twila- great people. To the family, we offer our condolences and to the Steansons in particular, we hope you are all well. Butch and Cathy Ritter

Michael McBride

September 5, 2006

When I was going to seminary I served three churches that were under the superintendency of Charles Knight. During that time I met Twila and found her a charming and wonderful person. I am thankful that she had a long and fulfilling life. May God continue to bless her in eternity.

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