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Karen Knox Obituary
Born January 21, 1952 in Roseboro, NC she was the daughter of the late Charles Flowers Lamb and Betty Parsons Lamb.
Karen graduated from West Rowan High School in 1970 and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Appalachian State University in 1974. She taught school for 14 years at Mt Ulla Elementary school while raising four children. She transitioned from teaching to becoming a business owner with her husband for 25 years. She was a woman of great faith and exhibited this in all aspects of her life. She lived on the historical Knox family farm for her married life and was an integral part of the operation of the farm. She enjoyed the simple things of life and especially cherished time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church and previously a member of Third Creek Presbyterian Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Robert H. Knox, III.; Children: Ruth Knox Newell (Trent) of Mooresville, NC, Daniel Luke Knox (Meredith) of Cleveland, NC, Mary Beth Knox Stutts (Patrick) of Mooresville, NC and Jacob Lamb Knox (Jordan) of Cleveland, NC; siblings, Phyllis L. Goodman (Robert) of Salisbury, NC, Gail L. Moore (Terry) of Cleveland, NC and Charles Lamb, Jr. (Amy) of Salisbury, NC; grandchildren, Trenton, Emma and Daniel Newell, Eli Knox, Howard and Wylie Stutts, Evie, Samuel and Millie Kate Knox.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 9, 2024 from 5-7PM at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be Saturday at 2PM at Cleveland First Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Jackson, Pastor Kestler Ruth and Pastor Keith Mason officiating. The family will greet friends after the service in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 301 S. Main St., Suite 105, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Knox family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Sheila Daughtry
February 18, 2024
So very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Karen was so sweet and loved by all who knew her. May God's comfort and peace be with each of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Sheila Daughtry and Family
Telisha Wood
February 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was one of the sweetest, most genuinely nice and truly Christian ladies I have ever known. Karen meant a lot to my Momma and I know they hugged when she joined her in Heaven. Karen will be truly missed.
Jessica
February 7, 2024
Mrs. Knox was my absolute favorite teacher. She brighten everything childs day! She was always smiling and greeting the children in the morning as the strolled the hallway! Rest easy Mrs. knox!
Diann Barnett
February 6, 2024
What an Elegant, Loving, Wonderful and Great Woman that I had the pleasure to know! Robert and ALL the family ... You are in my prayers for comfort and peace.
Virginia Delaney
February 6, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Keller Wideman
February 6, 2024
I´ll always remember Mrs. Knox as being a gifted, kind and loving teacher. She was a teacher that made starting school easier and less scary. Rest in peace Mrs. Knox
Chad Stepanian
February 6, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, your mother was always so nice and full of joy. My heart is truly broke. I know this family is extremely strong and I pray that you lean on each other to get through your grief.
Randy and Gail Beaver
February 4, 2024
Karen will always hold a special place in my children's hearts from Mt Ulla school. Randi and Jeremy Beaver. She will truly be missed by the community. Condolences to Luke, Robert and the entire family of Karen Knox.
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