Nelsa Knight Obituary
Nelsa Brannen Knight, age 80, sadly passed away on February 25, 2024. She was an avid cross-stitcher who loved spending time with her family and friends. Nelsa was devoted to her Christian faith and is now at peace with her Lord and Savior.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late George and Doris Brannen. Nelsa is the loving mother of Philip Knight (and his wife Karen) and Kerry Knight (and her husband Robert Stachura); beloved sister of Gail Cichy and Dale Brannen; cherished grandmother of Kailyn Knight and Cody Knight. Nelsa is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
Family and friends may gather at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Halethorpe, MD 21227 for a public visitation on Tuesday, February 27 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00am.
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1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227-2714
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