Gladys Y. Knight

Gladys Y. Knight

Gladys Knight Obituary

Published by CLOSED-Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes & Crematory - West Jacksonville on Oct. 5, 2019.
Gladys was born on November 3, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is survived by her son, Keith Knight, six grandchildren: Shawn Eaton, Kim Wilson (Garrett Wilson), Shannon Lawrence, Justin Knight, Benjamin Knight, Anna Knight and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, with Dr. Michael Kwiatkowski officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens (Trinity Baptist Church). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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Carol Sue Yeomans

October 6, 2019

My Aunt Glady was the sweetest, kindest lady you ever met. She used to make me coconut cakes the best ever. I will never forget those memories and so many other memories.
Praying for the family, for comfort and strength.

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