Martha Ann Knight
Oct. 1, 1937-March 29, 2021
OTTAWA – Martha Ann Knight, Ottawa, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at her residence in Ottawa. She was 83.
She was born Oct. 1, 1937, in Quenemo, the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Cunning) Williams.
Martha grew up in Quenemo and attended Quenemo Schools.
Martha was united in marriage to Donald Knight June 29, 1954, at the courthouse in Ottawa.
She retired from Jostens Yearbook Company in Topeka as a Group Leader in the Negative department in 1987. Upon retirement, she and Donnie moved to Pomona Lake until 2000, when she moved to Ottawa. Martha was active in the Eagles Auxiliary and the VFW in Ottawa.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie, Feb. 16,1998; her parents, Thomas and Myrtle; her two sisters, Mary Lou Hopkins and Betty Evertson; her five brothers, Lewis Williams, John Williams, Richard Williams, Donald Williams and Thomas Williams; and a grandson, Jeremy Knight.
She is survived by her son, Randy Knight, Vassar; her grandson, Bryan Knight, Ottawa; and her best friend, Bill Warrington.
Graveside services for Martha will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Melvern Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.M
