Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Charlotte McKnight

Dec 18th, 1929 - Mar 8th, 2015

   Charlotte McKnight, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

   Charlotte was born December 18, 1929 in Greene County, Illinois to Thomas Franklin and Ruby (Thaxton) Overbey.  She married Gerald Wayne “Jerry” McKnight on September 3, 1949 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville.  He preceded her in death on February 8, 2007.

   Charlotte earned a Bachelor’s degree through Eastern Illinois University and became a certified Medical Lab Technician, working in that capacity at Macoupin Hospital and then at Clay County Hospital from 1963-1992.  She and Jerry made a welcoming home to others, often hosting young women from the Angel’s Cove program in their home.  Charlotte was an active member of Louisville Baptist Church where she was very involved with the Southern Baptist Women’s Missions, a program that was very close to her heart.  She was also a member of D.A.R., and in her free time found enjoyment in sewing, crocheting, and working in flowers.  Charlotte always dreamed of having a large family and is proudest of her children and grandchildren.

   She is survived by her children: Wayne (Vickie) McKnight of Flora, Jacque Davis of Flora, and Curt (Pat) McKnight of Morrisdale, PA; son-in-law: Glen Young (the late Cynthia) of Flora; brother-in-law: Roger McKnight of St. Peter, MN; sister-in-law: Shirley Hoffman of Nevada; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter: Cynthia Young, a grandson: Stuart Davis, and twin grandsons: James and Gerald McKnight.

   A funeral service for Charlotte McKnight will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be given to Angel’s Cove of Mt. Vernon, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, please visit www.frankandbright.com.