Evelyn Knight

Evelyn Knight of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her residence.

She was born June 25, 1923 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Charlie W. and Cora B. (Bryant) Waddle; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1949 moving here from Cullman, Alabama.

She was a Sectionizer for Citrus World for 35 years, she was a member of Christ Central, loved to go to church, made the best biscuits in the world, loved southern gospel music and playing checkers.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her Husband, Hughie Knight

Survivors include her daughter, Genny (husband Frank) Waters of Lake Wales; son, James L. (wife Ann) Knight of Lake Wales; brother, James Waddle of Bonifay, FL.; 5 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with Pastor John Cannon and Rev. Jeremy Cook officiating. Interment will be held at the Lake Wales Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012 from 11:30 AM until service time.

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