Vivian Y. Robinson McKnight

MCKNIGHT, VIVIAN Y. ROBINSON, 53 of Orlando, FL died Thurs. Sept. 29, 2002 in Freeport, Bahamas. A native of Gainesville, FL she was a graduate of Lincoln High School of which she was the valedictorian of the class of 1966. She attended The University of Florida, and the University of Central Florida. She earned a Masters in Christian Psychology, and a Bachelors in Business Administration for Christian Organizations. She was initially employed with Bell South, (formerly Southern Bell). She also worked with AT&T, and Matrixx Marketing/Convergys. She was employed in the telecommunications field for 26 years. She decided to leave the work place, and became a Certified Clinic Instructor for the internationally known Evangelism Explosion Organization under the leadership of Dr. D. James Kennedy. She did a tour in South Africa, which included working with the Anglican Church in Durban, S. Africa. In 2001 she and her husband Wilbur founded 'Love Center Ministries'. Her religious training began at the Church of God By Faith, Inc., under the leadership of presiding Bishop James E. McKnight, and the late Elder H.A. McKnight. She served as: Sunday School Teacher, Music Ministry, Christian Education, & Youth Ministry Coordinator, Home & Foreign Ministries, and was president of The National Church of God By Faith Willing Worker's Club. Survivors include her husband Wilbur of 34 years, Orlando, FL; two sons, Errol McKnight, Hilton Head, SC, Corey McKnight, Winter Springs, FL; one daughter, Duchess Gay, Oviedo, FL; parents, Delia & Horace McKnight, Gainesville, FL; Walter Robinson, Sr., Orlando, FL; two sisters Delia Herring, Bowie, MD, Angela Albert, Lake Mary, FL; four brothers, Walter Robinson, Jr., Gainesville, FL, Lindsey Robinson, Hampton, VA, Brooks Robinson, McLean, VA, Avery McKnight, Tallahassee, FL; five grandchildren and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins and endearing friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 N.W. 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Garden. Visitation, Friday Chestnut Chapel 2-9PM and on Sat. at Trinity United Meth. Church from 10AM until the hour of service. There will be no viewing after the eulogy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Love Center Ministries VRM Women's Health & Wellness Foundation, or The Children's Outreach, 725 S. CR 427, Suite 105, Longwood, FL 32750. Arrangements are under the care of Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 N.W. 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL.