Obituary of Lois Knight

Lois Muriel Jones Knight, born March 1, 1929 in Boston, Georgia to Leslie Zetrouer Jones and William Henry Jones, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ while peacefully asleep November 22, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Bobby Vernon Knight, Sr., her only love who she met at Robert E. Lee High School, her daughter Cynthia "Cindi" Ann Knight Griffith and her son Bobby Vernon Knight, Jr., as well as her daughter in law Marcy Sineath Knight, whom assisted and supported her husband in the home.

She is also survived by her brother, Robert Reeves Jones; five grandchildren, Brianna Hope Knight, Elijah Grey Knight, Brandi Fawn Knight Combs, Heather Brooke Herring and Ryan Wayne Knight as well as eight great-grandchildren. Bobby and Muriel were married at Avondale, December 19, 1953. She worked in the football Coaches office at the University of Florida under Coach Bob Woodruff until her daughter "Cindi" was born, December 14, 1955. Muriel taught Physical Education at several schools, the last, Ribault Jr. High until her son, Bobby, Jr. was born, June 1, 1960. She returned to her career in education as a 6th grade teacher at Harborview Elementary. She also taught 6th grade at S.A. Hull and Windey Hill. She retired from teaching 6th grade at R.L. Brown, which was her favorite school. Many of her students have kept in touch with her. One of them was one of her nurses during the last year of her life. She loved teaching Social Studies and History. Among her favorite subjects were Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

She always encouraged her children and students to respect and enjoy nature. She had the most beautiful smile.Her favorite actor was her son-in-law, Andy Griffith.Her favorite colors were Orange and Blue of the University of Florida. She had many friends, especially Mike Atter, who she said was like a son to her.One of her favorite hymns was "The Old Rugged Cross".A graveside service is scheduled for 1PM, Saturday, November 29, 2014 at ArlingtonPark Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211, (904) 724-6384, with Rev. Richard Petry officiating.