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Dottie Knight Obituary
Greenville
Dottie Jo James Knight, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home.
Services will be private.
Mrs. Knight was born and raised in Wilmington, NC graduating from New Hanover High School. She attended East Carolina University's School of Music, where she received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. Mrs. Knight taught music for 28 years in various Pitt County middle schools. In 1998 she retired from teaching, having taught in the same band room where she had completed her student teaching assignment in 1958. During her years as a music educator she became a well-known band clinician throughout the southeastern US.
Mrs. Knight was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church. She conducted a number of church choirs for over 30 years and, being a talented vocalist and oboist, she performed in numerous community performance ensembles. Some of her favorite pastimes were spending time at the beach, painting, and cooking for her family.
Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dot James.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George W. Knight; son, George Christopher Knight and wife, DeLane, of Ayden; daughter, Julie Robin Knight and husband, Chip Davis, of Chesapeake, VA; granddaughter, Cassie Knight of Greenville; sister, Linda D. Abbott of Wilmington; and nieces, Lori Abbott of Wilmington and Jennifer Johnsen of Northern Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's of North Carolina, Eastern Chaper, 1305 Navaho Dr., Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27609 or to the Salvation Army, P. O. Box 30280, Greenville, NC 27833.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Greg Jones
August 31, 2017
She touched a lot of people with her love for music and teaching. Go play an angelic harp now and RIP Ms Knight
Beth Parham
August 31, 2017
What a gift she was to so many children in Pitt County! I will never forget her love for music and most of all her patience.
Prayers to her family!
Regina Carter Garcia
August 30, 2017
Mrs. Knight was my first band teacher. She was so kind and patient, and her love of music was contagious. She was a teacher who made a significant difference. She made the world better! Sending prayers for her family in this difficult time.
Heather Manuel
August 30, 2017
Mrs. Knight was my band instructor at Wahl-Coates elementary school in the mid 80's. Want ever forget her she was such a sweet ,caring individual! Rest in peace.
Andrea Parham
August 30, 2017
Mrs. Knight was my beginning band director. From K-12 I don't think I had a more kind, patient teacher. Praying for her loved ones.
Margie Groome
August 30, 2017
My first introduction to band. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Such a special lady!
August 30, 2017
Wow she was my first band teacher. Thanks for teaching me the flute Mrs Knight! Wal Coates circa 83-84'ish. We often underestimate the deposits we make in peoples' lives. I appreciate her deposit in mine. I'm a music lover to this day.
Kay Getsinger
August 26, 2017
I have such fond memories of Dottie Jo as we taught together at C. M. Eppes Middle School many years ago. I feel blessed to have had that interaction with such a fine lady. God Bless.
Jennifer (Smith) Cottle
August 25, 2017
I just wanted to let you all know that I am thinking about you. Mrs. Knight was such a wonderful person. She will now be watching over all of you. Take care.
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