April 21, 1939 – February 15, 2026
Marita Knight passed away at her residence in Bonifay, Florida, on February 15, 2026. She was 86 years old.
Marita was born in Painesville, Ohio, on April 21, 1939, to the late Muriel and Hugh Jacobson. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Judith Jacobson, Sharon Johnson, and Karl Jacobson.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Knight; sister, Kathleen Townshend; daughter, Muriel (Bo) Whitehead; son, Glenn (Patti) Branham; 5 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; special friends, Sarah Hall and Patricia Helton; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family members. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Her services will be on Friday, February 20th, 2 PM at Full Gospel Revival Church located at 1201 Waukesha, Bonifay, FL 32425. Pastor Teresa Anderson will be officiating.
Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers of Opelika, Alabama, is handling arrangements.
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