Mary Lou Knowles

1945 - 2017

Mary Lou Knowles obituary, 1945-2017, Shenandoah, VA

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home

703 Maryland Ave

Shenandoah, Virginia

Mary Knowles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2017.

Mary Lou Knowles 71, of Shenandoah passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at MontVue Nursing Home.

She was born on December 20, 1945 in West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Asa and Pearl Bolyard Knotts.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Shenandoah Assembly of God, and attended Redeeming Love Fellowship.

On June 14, 1963 she married Kenneth O. Knowles, Sr. who survives.

She is also survived by her daughters, Betty Knowles of Shenandoah and Karen Knowles of Harrisonburg; her sons, Kenny Knowles, Jr. of Elkton, Donnie and Ronnie Knowles both of Shenandoah; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Butch Knotts; two sisters, Anna Turner and Sue Hitt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Johnson and Norma Whitlock.

Honoring her wishes, Mary will be cremated. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 pm, on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Redeeming Love Fellowship.

A memorial service will be held at the church on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Leroy Hulvey and Pastor Carter Dean officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Redeeming Love Fellowship, c/o Vehicle Fund, 186 Anne St., Shenandoah, VA 22849.

Lindsey – Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com

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November 24, 2017

Randell & Sandra Breeden & Family

Betty and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was always a joy to have on our Friday Night Music nights. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you. God Bless

November 23, 2017

Deborah Brown-Swartwout

Uncle Ken, Betty Ann, Karen, Kenny, Jr., Donnie, and Ronnie, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was a lovely lady. May God bless each of you and ease your emotional pain during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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