Mary Estelle Knipp

Mary Estelle Knipp obituary, Florence, KY

Mary Estelle Knipp

Mary Knipp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stith Funeral Homes - Florence on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Mary Estelle Knipp, 77, of Florence, Kentucky, was welcomed into the loving embrace of her Savior on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Mary was born in Cleves, Ohio, to her late parents, Rufus and Dahlia Napier. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Manocchio. Mary is survived by her husband, Douglas Knipp; her sons, Don and Scott Knipp; her grandsons, Caleb and Eli Knipp; her sisters, Virginia Louise Leist, Lucy Stormer, Jean Pagnoni, Paula Selby, Robyn Daniels, and Karen Noble. She will also be missed by her brother, Mike Napier. Mary will be remembered as a woman of great faith; she loved the Lord. She enjoyed baking sweet goods for friends and family, singing in the church choir, and playing the piano. She dearly loved her husband and sons; her warm smile will be forever missed. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.stithfuneralhome.com.

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