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Jena Knight Obituary
She will be celebrating her birthday in Heaven with Great-Grandma Felisa, Grandma Honey, Grandpa Sal and Uncle Sal who preceded her through Heaven's gates, as they prepare a loving welcome for family.
Born October 1, 1998, Jena she grew up in Mountain View, CA, where she loved to play sports in school. She was a student at St. Joseph's and graduated from Alta Vista High School in Mountain View. She is survived by many family members who knew, loved and supported her (aunt/uncles, cousins and extended family). Jena is survived and is very much loved, by her daughter, Elissa Moore Knight; as well as remembered by and loved by her brother, James Knight, Jr.; sisters, Jasmine and Jacqueline Knight; and her mother and father: Joanne and James Knight, Sr. (currently residing in the Philippines).
Jena loved to spend time with her family and friends. Jena adored her time with Elissa and they would often go to the arcade and create through drawing and painting. During her early teen years, she worked hard, and with the support of Santa Clara County Social Services and the San Jose Mercury Wish Book program, Jena graduated high school, and planned for her future. This tragic loss will not take away the cherished memories we have of Jena: her big smile, her laugh and her playful sense of humor that brought laughter and joy to our lives.
Please pray for her peace and know that she is in God's presence, held firmly in His loving arms. She is home.
Remembrances can be made in Jena's honor to one of the following organizations:
San Jose Mercury Wish Book
https://wishbook.mercurynews.com/donate/
YMCA of Silicon Valley
https://giving.ymcasv.org/campaign/ymca-of-silicon-valley-2024-annual-campaign/c501215
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jo Anne Dicsen Knight
April 9, 2025
Photos California @ St. Joseph's Church Family Mass For Grandma Anne& A Photo At Washington State 2020
Jo Anne Dicsen Knight
April 9, 2025
Jo Anne Dicsen Knight
January 15, 2025
Joanne Dicsen Knight
November 22, 2024
Thank you all for your caring and heartfelt messages of our daughter Jena Anne.
We will never forget and will pray for the living for all Eternity.
God Bless you all
In The Name Of The Father
And Of The Son
And Of The Holy Ghost
Amen.
With The Utmost Respect, Gratitude, & Condolences To All,
The Knight Family 6
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alexandria ventura
November 21, 2024
Jena was one of the sweetest people I had ever come across in my life! She did and cared so much for the people she loved and I wish she was still here today ! I will forever miss her! She´s may be gone but never forgotten rest easy my dear sister I know you are watching over us from above #777
-your friend
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Glynis Mitchell
November 20, 2024
I did not know Jena as well as I would have liked, but she was a delight. When I met her, I instantly took to her. She was so easy to talk to, to joke with, and (like me), didn´t seem to know the meaning of "small talk" - just, you know, Big Talk. Deep conversations about How Life Really Worked came easy, as though we had known each other many years. She spoke of her family with great love, particularly her daughter, who she adored. Even when things were challenging for her, she always seemed to hold her head up, defying a world that sometimes feels like it wants to drive us down.
Funny, bright, and warm, Jena has earned a bright spot in that cherished place in the hearts of her loved ones - that loving, eternally accepting home in which we all live forever.
Roxanne Decker
October 16, 2024
My first memory of a Jena was of her at her Baby shower that her mom and grandmother gave her.
My second one of her was when she got a job at my work. She used to work in the deli department. This photo is while at lunch at work.
My third memory of her when she called me and asked to hang out with me. She lost her car keys while at the Santa Clara dmv. She needed to go pick up her daughter and wanted to know if I could come by and get her. I said yes and got to hang out with her a bit. Later that day we did find her keys inside the dmv.
I will miss you always Jena, we were born a day apart but many years apart. You were like the grandchild I would never have. Love you always
Graham
October 15, 2024
Dear Jena Anne Knight,
It was 2019. Our life paths would cross in Tacoma, WA. A sloppy air b&b would intertwine us. You never stopped talking about how much you wanted to be reunited with your daughter. I knew from the instant moment we met that you loved her so so deeply. Your expressions of guilt and sorrow-But most importantly, hope and desire. Your want to tap into the best of you, for her. I´ll never forget it. I identified with that, wanting to be the best version of myself for the people that I love the most.
Having run away from my own problems from a place I called home, I feel like we shared a moment in time where we both were vulnerable at the same time, it was beautiful to share that with you. You should know that I still feel homesick and mostly lost, but free at the same time. Just not entirely secure and whole in my spirit.
And having to accept that you´re no longer present in this realm....... I´m really hurting. And I´m so sorry. But just as a human being to another human being, I love you. And I hope maybe we might cross paths again on the other side. Don´t forget me. Welcome me with open arms, please. Love.
Natasha Harris
October 10, 2024
My first memory of Jena was when we were youngins at SJMV and we got closer and started hanging out as we aged. We lost touch and I´m so sorry for that. I can see her smile and hear her laugh in my head. Sending so much love and support to the family.
Davidson Family
September 14, 2024
So hard to say goodbye. Knowing you´re walking with Jesus and family in a more beautiful and safe world has given us peace. We will miss your smile and messages and pray for the happy memories always.
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