Audrey "Jean" Knight Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Audrey "Jean" Knight, age 86, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt, Kansas. She was born October 3, 1927 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of William & Fannie (Neathery) Clark. Jean graduated from Pratt High School in 1945. She attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha Oklahoma & then transferred to Pratt Community Junior College. On September 28, 1947 Jean married the love of her life and fellow classmate, James Knight Jr in Pratt, Kansas. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage, and were inseparable. Jean was a devoted wife & mother. She was a homemaker and always enjoyed being involved with her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She enjoyed numerous family outings. She was an avid seamstress & quilter & her "Encircle Tulip" quilt was awarded Viewer's Choice by the Pratt Area Quilt Guild. Her family has numerous quilted, crocheted, knitted, & tatted keepsakes. Together Jim & Jean enjoyed horse back riding & the Pratt Saddle Club; and many years of camping with the Firelighters Campers. Later years they enjoyed many unforgettable trips in their motor home, often traveling with and/or visiting family & friends. She is survived by her loving husband Jim; one son: Doug & wife Kay Knight of Pratt; two daughters: Gail & husband Richard Sahlfeld of Prairie Village, KS and Debi & husband Marty Casey of Bella Vista, AR. Two grandchildren: Kris & wife Wendy Knight of Mount Vernon, WA and Kylea & husband Paul Anders of Wichita, KS; and one great grandson, Bryson Knight. Private family memorial service will be held at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt Kansas. Family requests, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to South Wind Hospice or the First Christian Church of Pratt in care of Larrison Mortuary. Fond memories or condolences for the family may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

Audrey "Jean" Knight

October 3, 1927 - June 5, 2014