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Charleen Knowles Obituary
February 7, 1948 - May 5, 2021
Charleen Byrd Knowles, 73, of Danville, Va. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born February 7, 1948 in Danville to the late Raymond and Harlston Byrd.
Ms. Knowles retired from Burlington Industries after many years of service. MEMAW, as she was known by, will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Davis (Reid) and Jo Knowles; son, Thomas Knowles II (Lisa); sisters, Dora McDaniel and Penny Clifton; grandchildren, Dawn Knowles (Barry), Josh Davis (Cristen), Alanda Knowles (Kim), Nick Davis, Bethany Eanes (Jackie), Thomas Knowles III, Hannah Davis (Hao), and Mya Knowles; special niece, Ruth McDaniel; 11 great-grandchildren; and also numerous nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends and family on Monday, May 10, 2021 starting at 4 p.m., at Ms. Knowles' residence.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
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C.MICHAEL SHELTON
May 12, 2021
I HAVE AD THE PLESURE OF KNOWING CHRLENE MNY YEARS AS ELL AS HE PARENTS NANNY AND POPPA BYRD !! A TRUELY WPONDEFUL FAMLY !!! SHE USE TO RIDE WITH ME BACK AN FOUTH TO REX MEDICAL CENTER IN THE MID 90 S !!! I HV LOVED HER AND HER FAMILY PROBLEY 50 YRS NOW !! THIS TRACIC DEATH HS TAKEN ME BY SHOCK TO SAYTHE LEAST !! WE RECEINTY HAD COFFEE AT HER HOME AND TALKED ABOUT HER DAUGHTE JO-JO !!! I COULD WRTE ABOUT HER AND HER FAMLY ALL DAY AND NEVER RUN OUT OF THE WONDERFUL LOVE I HV HAD THE PLEAURE OF KNOWING AND A PART OF MY LIFE AS A TEENAGER !!!
Susanne Rea
May 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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