Lillian Marie Knudsen

Lil Knudsen, age 78, of Lilburn, GA, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed into the presence of Jesus on June 30, 2008 following her fourth courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Herb, son and daughter-in-law Dan and Paige Knudsen of Lilburn, GA, son and daughter-in-law Ken and Cynthia Knudsen of Florence, SC, daughter Janet Goebel of Arizona City, AZ, and six grandchildren. Born in Teaneck, NJ, she graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, MN and then attended the Norwegian Hospital in Brooklyn, NY from which she graduated with her nursing degree. Lil worked as a registered nurse for three years before staying home for 22 years to raise her three children. After moving to South Carolina, she completed her career by working for 15 years in the Pediatric Department of Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, SC. Lil has called Lilburn home since retiring here 14 years ago. A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 3, 2008 at Grace Fellowship Church, 1400 Dogwood Rd., Snellville, GA at 10 AM with a reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Grace Fellowship Church at the above address or to Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, 610 Hillcrest Dr., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 in her memory. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, Lawrenceville, GA 770-277-4550