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Betty Knight Obituary
Mrs. Knight died in her home on July 12, 2009. She was wife of the late William Marcus Knight and daughter of the late James Davis and Estelle Castles Lyles, born in the Greenbrier Community on March 12, 1929. She was a retired school teacher from the Fairfield County School system and a lifelong member of Greenbrier United Methodist Church. She especially enjoyed being a member of the Greenbrier United Methodist Women.
Mrs. Knight is survived by two daughters, Patricia Knight Drake and her husband Robert, and Mitzie Knight Renwick and her husband Charles, both of Winnsboro; two brothers, Carl Lyles and his wife Edith of Winnsboro, and James F. Lyles of Richmond, VA; two sisters, Mildred Gustafson and her husband, Pete of Winnsboro, and Judy Glover and her husband Charles of Moncks Corner; and three grandchildren, Robert William Drake, Andrew Lyles Drake and William McGill Renwick.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Knight was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Rita Lyles.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Drake, Andrew Drake, Mac Renwick, James D. Lyles, James Quay Thomas, Ed Glover, Tommy Lyles and Guerry Hensley.
Memorials may be made to Greenbrier United Methodist Church, 681 Greenbrier Mossydale Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180.
Pope Funeral Home is serving the Knight family.
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July 15, 2009
We remember those holidays when families come together and share fellowship and good food. We will always remember both her smile and grace ........With love, J. B. Hegler and Terry Hegler
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July 14, 2009
Mitzie and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today and the days ahead. I have many fond memories of your Mom. She was a true Southern lady.
Love always,
Lisa Rutledge
July 14, 2009
Ruth and I treasure our memories of our time at Greenbrier UMC with the entire Knight family.
You were more than parishioneers, you were friends and loving neighbors.
Jim & Ruth Medley
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