Betty Jo McKnight, 82, of Lafayette, passed away at 2:17 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on December 20,1937 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Walter D. and Mary Imogene (Shoulders) Farris. She was married to James Willis Lawson and he preceded her in death. Betty was then married to Gary L. McKnight on September 3,1971; he preceded her in death on December 21 ,2009. Betty worked for O'Rear's Bakery in Lafayette prior to her retirement. She enjoyed making American Girl doll clothes and quilting.
She is survived by three sons; two daughters; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Toby. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Farris.
Friends may call from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday February 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Faith at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Shane Harbolt will officiate services there at 1 PM. Interment will follow.
She is survived by three sons; two daughters; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Toby. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Farris.
Friends may call from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday February 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Faith at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Shane Harbolt will officiate services there at 1 PM. Interment will follow.
Betty Jo McKnight, 82, of Lafayette, passed away at 2:17 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on December 20,1937 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Walter D. and Mary Imogene (Shoulders) Farris. She was married to James Willis Lawson and he preceded her in death. Betty was then married to Gary L. McKnight on September 3,1971; he preceded her in death on December 21 ,2009. Betty worked for O'Rear's Bakery in Lafayette prior to her retirement. She enjoyed making American Girl doll clothes and quilting.
She is survived by three sons; two daughters; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Toby. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Farris.
Friends may call from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday February 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Faith at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Shane Harbolt will officiate services there at 1 PM. Interment will follow.
She is survived by three sons; two daughters; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Toby. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Farris.
Friends may call from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday February 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Faith at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Shane Harbolt will officiate services there at 1 PM. Interment will follow.
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