Edith Knight

Knight, Edith

Edith Hester Knight better known as Edie or Mother Knight was born to the late Joseph McRae & Hester Douglas McRae on July 15th 1924 in Laurinburg, NC. She was the 2nd oldest of 7 children (2 girls & 5 boys). She is survived by her sister, Joan McRae, her daughter, Gail McRae, son, George Lee and grandchildren/children Candi Williams & George Williams. She had 11 grandchildren (Keith, Darcel, Addis, April, Candi, George, Grace, Tyrone, Colleen, Precious, Famtia), 20 great grandchildren( Carisma, Keith Jr, Alex, Holden, Infinity, Samuel, Dawson, Myles, Jelease, Addis Jr, Chayah, Acira, Aaleeyah, Nayilah, Rodney Jr, Kahmya, Jalea, Jayden, Kayden, Olivea), 2 great great grandchildren (Legend & Aubri) Nieces and nephews (Dynell, Jerald, Linda, Sheila, Kim, Linda, Tony).
Edith's parents moved from Laurinburg NC to Brooklyn NY around 1929. Edith lived thru the great depression & graduated from PS. 35 High School. She worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during the World War II. After several serious jobs only afforded to people of color at that time, she landed a position at the US Post Office, but she decided to go to the NY Telephone Company where she retired after 25 years of service. Edie was an operator & later a clerk in the mail room at the NY Telephone Company.
After retiring, Edie moved to Rochester NY and bought a modest home where she lived until she went home with the Lord.
Edie enjoyed working for the Lord as an Evangelist, Minister and become known as Mother Knight to many. In Rochester under the Pastor of Kim Gayle she served at Abundant Life Ministries. Mother Knight enjoyed raising grandchildren and seeing an ever growing family of 5 generations. Mother Knight enjoyed glorifying the Lord & donating to many Christian & secular organizations. She enjoyed surprised visits & had a house that welcomed laughter and prayer. She enjoyed watching basketball & other sports with her 1st grandson, Keith.
Mother Edie Knight glorified God for her humble beginnings & she humbly departed from this earth on Nov. 14th 2015 to her heavenly home. She was glad to go to her eternal home like Abraham whose builder & maker is God. Mother Edie Knight will be missed dearly by many.