Sylvia Genova Knight

1923 - 2018

Sylvia Genova Knight obituary, 1923-2018

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home - Terrell

301 W Nash St

Terrell, Texas

Sylvia Knight Obituary

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Sylvia Genova Norris Knight was born February 22, 1923 in Lark Harbour, Newfoundland to Janet Sheppard and William Wheeler. She passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her savior January 27, 2018 in Forney, Texas surrounded by her family.

Sylvia spent many hours serving her community in Tool, Texas volunteering at church, East Texas Medical Center in Athens, Texas and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake. She was a faithful member of the Women's Club and Literary Club at Cedar Creek Lake and Order of the Eastern Star. She cared for many friends and neighbors during times of sickness and grief. She will forever be rememebered for her sense of humor and loving devotion to her family and friends.

Sylvia is survived by her daughters Kathy Tucker and spouse Alan, Janet Norris and spouse Peter Baranowski; grandchildren, Stephanie Schultz and spouse Jeff, Jennifer Steck, Daniel Gee and spouse Cristina, Melissa Hernandez and spouse Tony; great grandchildren Jon Schultz, Lucas Steck, Madeline Steck, John Steck, Ethan Steck, Tyler Hernandez, Dustin Gee and Noah Gee; her brothers and sisters, Bill Wheeler and spouse Shirley, Garry Wheeler, Joan Bryant and spouse Eli and Irene Sheppard and spouse Ron.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, 410 E. Cedar Creek Parkway, Seven Points, Texas 75143 or the charity of your choice.

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