Jewel D Knight

1931 - 2016

Jewel D Knight obituary, 1931-2016, Palmetto, FL

BORN

1931

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Groover Funeral Home

1400 36th Ave East

Ellenton, Florida

Jewel Knight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2016.

Jewel D. Knight, 84, of Palmetto, FL went to heaven on Sept. 14, 2016. She was born in Houston County, Alabama. She was a founding member of Palm View First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Orlando Knight, daughter Karen Cumpston, son-in-law Jerry Cumpston and grandson Steven Cumpston. Jewel is survived by her 4 daughters, Carol Knight, Phyllis Knight, Nan Sweet and Lecy Martin, one son-in-law, Marlo Martin; 6 grandchildren, Lonnie Cumpston, Scott Knight, Kristina Jasmin (Tim Jasmin), Rachel Infanti (Jason Infanti), Jackie Sweet and Andrew Martin (Valerie Martin); 7 great grandchildren; brother John Forehand (Marie Forehand) and sister-in-law Holly Forehand and many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Visitation will be Monday Sept. 19, 2016 at 10:00am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am at Groover Funeral Home.

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September 25, 2016

Barbara bishop

sorry to see this..A very sweet lady! so sorry Carol and sisters love barbara bishop

September 20, 2016

Kristina Jasmin

I love you Granny.

September 17, 2016

Royx Juckette

You are so missed my neighbor and friend. Prayers for all the family she loved you all so much and the pride you gave her to see all of you grow into wounderful people.

September 15, 2016

Julie Knight

Cousins and family: Daddy and I are thinking of you. You will be in our hearts and prayers. Aunt Jewell will be missed. Sincerely Julie Knight and Dee Knight

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