Louraine Knight

Mrs. Louraine Knight, 87, of Mt Airy, died on Sunday, February 1, at Glade Valley Nursing Center, Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Alexander Knight, Sr, who died in 1971.

Born on January 6, 1922 in Greene County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Prentis and Ronie Williams Morris.

She operated a child care business in her home for more than 30 years. Louraine was a member of the Ridgeville Pentecostal Church where she taught Sunday School and ministered to many for more than 40 years.

She enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning and taking care of her home, but most of all she was a dedicated to her church and family; and was proud that she was a saved and born again Christian for more than 68 years.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda Nasiatka and husband Stan of Marriotsville; 4 sons: Alexander Knight, Jr. and wife Delores of Mt. Airy, Ernie Knight and wife Kitty of Mt. Pleasant, Richard Knight and wife Michele of Frederick and Sam Knight and wife Vicki of Mt. Airy; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Ermond Morris and Lebert Morris both of Front Royal, VA; 2 sisters: Frankie Knight of Waldorf and Letha Kenny of Oxen Hill.

Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by a son, Roy Knight, 2 daughters: Barbara Ann Knight and Joanne Knight, a granddaughter, Lindsey Knight, 2 brothers: Melvin Morris and Buddy Morris and a sister, Shirley Hamilton.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 PM on Wednesday, February 4, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd. Mt. Airy.

Services: Services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 5, with her son, Rev. Ernest Knight officiating.

Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mt. Airy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgeville Pentecostal Church, C/O Ernest Knight, 10978 Horseshoe Dr., Frederick, MD 21701.