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Knapp, Onola EcholsFriday, January 09, 2009
Onola Echols Knapp of Hopewell, 100 years old, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Knapp was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be remembered for the many years that she sold produce in the Hopewell area and for the good neighbor and friend that she was to many people. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. Knapp, Jr. and a son, Clarence A. Knapp, III. Mrs. Knapp is survived by a sister, Mildred Echols, a granddaughter Lillian Knapp Whitlock and her husband Kenny, three great grandchildren, Austin Lowe, Kiersten Ouber, Ashlee Whitlock,and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Knapp. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone, VA. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com Condolences
Onola Knapp gave me her white iris bulbs. The next spring and many after I brought her a florist's dream bouquet. She would clap her distinguished hands in appreciation. Onola always displayed attributes of grace and poise. She was grateful, enthusiastic, interested, and non-critical. The great span of 100 years, 5 months She was a lady with inner poise and peace that comes only from accepting daily challenges even when it meant the death of her dear husband, Clarence, and her beloved son, Burt. During our talks, I never heard her complain, criticize, or condemn. She displayed understanding, wisdom, concern, interest, and love for all the people in her life. Onola gave me her white iris bulbs so I would have something to give. Her bulbs rested quietly in many yards on January 9, 2009, the day she left the earth. In the spring, the angelic pure blooms will burst from the soil and with it we'll be reminded of redemption, resurrection power, life, and eternity for Onola Knapp and all of us who believe. -Bevin Wyatt- 13 January 2009 Posted by: William and Bevin Wyatt at January 13, 2009 03:27 PMYou have many precious memories to think about over the years to come. Onola lived a long and belesed life here on earth and is now enjoying her rewards. Love, |
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