It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Georgia Dale Knight on Sunday, May 14, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 14, 1948, to Oscar Sherman Knight and Bannie Nicholson Knight of Laurel, MS. She was a resident at Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel, MS. She was 74.
Georgia was born in Laurel, Mississippi, and attended R. H. Watkins High School. She would later move to Vossburg, MS, where she raised her son and daughter. She would go out her of way to help those in need and never turned anyone away. Known for her giving generosity and welcoming smile, Georgia will be greatly missed.
During her time as a resident at Comfort Care, she was beloved by all staff and residents alike and is known for her cravings to eat constantly, her unrelenting desire to know the time, and her dancing and singing at the nursing station.
Georgia leaves behind her loving son, Rodney (Tammy) Knight; brother, Roger (Joyce) Knight; granddaughter, Kasey Herrington and family; grandsons, Justin Knight and family and Grant Middleton and family; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Georgia joins her daughter, Anita Karol Young Stewart; father, Oscar Sherman Knight; mother, Bannie Nicholson Knight; and brothers, Reverend Marvin Sellers and William Davis Knight in a joyous reunion in Heaven.
Pallbearers were Charlie Knight, Grant Middleton, Will Sellers, Craig Knight, Devin Knight and Brad Knight. Honorary pallbearers were Layken Herrington and Landen Herrington.
Visitation was held for Georgia on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 3100 Audubon Dr., Laurel, MS.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, Laurel, MS, with funeral procession to her final resting place at Goodwater Cemetery, County Road 240, Vossburg, MS.
The family would like to extend a special thank the staff at Comfort Care Nursing Center for their undevoted care and professionalism while she stayed with them. Our gratitude is beyond measure.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
