Vera Knight

Vera Brumfield Knight passed away on Wednesday, August 31. Vera (Sweet, as some called her) was born on December 13th, 1928 to the late Timmer and Cassie Brumfield. She graduated from Schoolfield High School, attended the former Schoolfield United Methodist Church, retired as a supervisor of the Sample Department of Dan River Mills and was a volunteer “puppet lady” at SOVAH hospital. She was predeceased in death by her husband George Herman Knight and her son Danny Herman Knight She is survived by son Billy (Tammy) and daughter in law Anne Knight. Grandchildren: Christi Ragsdale (Neal), Buffy Merricks (David), Ross Knight (Annessa) and Dylan Knight. Great grandchildren: Cassidy Merricks, Avery Merricks, Max Knight and nephew Audie Brumfield (Paula). Also surviving is a very special caregiver, Penny Payne. Visitation will be held Friday September 2nd from 12:30 to 1:30 at Townes Funeral Home with a Graveside Service at 2pm from Mountain View Cemetery.