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Edith Knight Obituary
She was born July 29, 1926, in Foster Falls, Wythe County, Va., to William Lee Tate.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Knight; sisters, Elsie Tate and Dorothy Tate Bowling; and half-brother, George Tate.
Edith loved the City of Galax and going to the Rex Theatre and to String Bean to listen to country music. She volunteered at the Waddell Nursing Home in the 1990s and early 2000s. The family would like to thank the staff of Waddell Nursing Home for the compassionate care they gave Edith during her stay there.
Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia Beale, Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughter and spouse, Tonya and Mark Martin, Broadway, N.C.; grandson and spouse, Troy and Tammy Burns, Midlothian, Va.; great-grandchildren, Cory Martin, Courtney Martin, Lauren Williams, Brett Burns, Jared Burns, Amber Burns; great-great grandchildren, Fox, Malina and Killian; half sisters and spouse, Alene and Duane Smythers, Joyce Tate and half-brother and spouse, William (Bill) and Mabel Tate all of Hillsville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at noon at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Felts Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Knight
October 25, 2013
Still Loving & Missing you Nanny!
Your Friend, Joyce Carter
Myra & Troy Bashinski
October 3, 2012
Sylvia, Troy, Tonya and families -
Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Nanny was a wonderful and kind lady with an infectious laugh and a joy for life! She will be missed greatly.
October 2, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sending love and prayers.
Bob and Linda Lawlor, Charlotte, NC
Ronnie Bowers
October 2, 2012
Knight Family,
I am truly saddened by the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember her smile,laugh and the way she always welcomed me to her home.
Beth Morris
October 2, 2012
Dearest Sylvia,
Richard and I want you to know that our hearts are with you and your family. I'm sure your Mom will now be able to rest peacefully with the knowledge of what a wonderful family she has.
Kitty & Mike Beauchamp
October 2, 2012
Dearest Sylvia & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that now you have another special guardian angel to watch over you.
Love, Kitty & Mike Beauchamp
Jan and Jim Kachellek
October 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It may not seem like it now, but God will give you the strength you need to endure.
October 2, 2012
Sylvia and family - Prayers to all of you in the loss of your mom. God be with all of you - draw strength from Him. Katie and John Chaplin
Joe & Betty Tuckeer
October 1, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you, Troy, Tonya & family. Sylvia, your Mom and Dad raised a beautiful daughter inside and out. Now is she is in a better place. Praying for God to give you continued strength for all you have endured thus far. We love you.
Betty & Joe Tucker, Charlotte, NC
Phillip & Terrie Cochran
October 1, 2012
Our prayers and thoughs are with each of you during this difficult time. It has been many years since I spoke with Edith. She was our son's first babysitter and my Mom (Mary Lovell) thought the world of Edith. May God give you strength.
Lisa & Steve Irvin
September 30, 2012
We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Nanny Knight. She was a wonderful and gracious lady who truly cared for others. We will miss her and will be thinking of all of her family at this sad time. Sending our love and sympathy.
Joyce Carter
September 30, 2012
My love & prayers go out to you Sylvia, Troy & Tonya, as well as your families. I loved Nanny very much, and always enjoyed being around her.May God bless you all. Love Joyce Carter
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