Frances Mae Knight, 86, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA. Born on July 18, 1928 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Allen Barron and Eursel Mae Dail Barron. Frances was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, ceramics, sewing, and crocheting. She dearly loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was a social butterfly who will be remembered for her love of life and and love for her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Clarence Burleigh Knight of Virginia Beach, VA; children, Roxy A. Wyrick of Inola, OK, Teresa L. Knight of Aiea, HI, Belinda K. Berry of Engelhard, NC; eight grandchildren, Christy Myers, Jeff Knight of Suffolk, VA, Orrin Chambers of CA, Rachel Lindsey-Applegate of Inola, OK, Renee Lindsey of Sacramento, CA, Ragan Bliss of Greenville, NC, Dail Berry of Engelhard, NC; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Frances is predeceased by a son, Tracy Allen Knight; a granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Starling; a brother, Dan Everett; and a sister, Daisy Millett.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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