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Estella McKnight

Passed 12/02/2021

Obituary For Estella McKnight

Estella Waterman McKnight, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021

Funeral service 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 527 E. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with the Reverend Dr. James T. Worthy, officiating. Burial will follow at Northeastern Cemetery.

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

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I'm sorry, the prior message was on behalf of my mother, Lucile Price from the White House... god bless, John (son)

I am so sorry to hear about Ms McKnight... she was working at the White House when my mother was there. My mom loved her and always got a call from Ms. McKnight around Christmas each year. My mother just passed away and I was looking to let Ms. McKnight know.... I know they are both united in Heaven... god bless both Ms. McKnight and her family

My sincere condolences to family and friends. Such a classy lady. She was a jewel and precious in His sight. Miss Gerri Johnson and Family.

Grace and peace to family and friends. RIP Mrs. McKnight. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4. Miss Gerri Johnson and Family.

I was sorry to here about the passing of Estella. She was always pleasant and I know that you as a family will miss her. May she rest in heavenly peace.

Estella will greatly be miss. My last time with her was Thanksgiving Day in Greenville Nc. She looked so pretty n had the most beautiful smile. We will miss her at our dinner just praising God. Loved her very much. Praying for the families. Be strengthened in Jesus Name

Heartfelt condolences to the family. Janice Parker Haughton

My name is Nancy Belcher Mrs.Estella Mcknight neighbor.whenever Mrs.Estella Mcknight ask me to do something for her I had no problem doing anything for her.she was a Mother to me I'm in tears as i type these wonderful things about her. she will be truly miss by me.and may God bless the family such a loving family.

RIP Mother McKnight. Another soldier gone on home. Keep the faith family; God will take care of you. Cynthia and Meatman

My condolences to the family, God bless.

My condolences to the family of Ms Estella, I did not personally know her but heard a lot of good things about her.. keeping the family in prayer.. Joan Underhill-Davis & family Milford, Ct

To: The Waterman and McKnight Families

We are deeply touched by the passing of Ms. Estella. We continue to pray that all of you will find the peace, comfort, and strength through God, your family, your friends, and through the many cherished memories that each of you shared so dearly and personally with Ms. Estella. May grace greet you one day at time while you continue to look to the hills from which cometh your help (Psalm 121:1). If God brings His children to a crossroad, He will faithfully guide them through it, for He never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrew 13:5).

We continue to keep all of you near and dear in our hearts, and in the comforting assurance that Ms. Estella is peaceful in the everlasting love and presence of our Almighty Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God granted Ms. Estella beautiful, impactful years, and she truly stewarded them well!

With Much Heartfelt Love and Sincerest Condolences, Angelo and Dianne Walston Suggs and Family of Hampton, VA

Mother Estella McKnight touched so many lives in a special way. We are grateful we gotten the chance to know her as good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKnight and Waterman Family. May God's love comfort and strengthen you; to bring you peace.

Love Mary L Underhill and Family

May God continue to bless the McKnight family.

Walt and Belinda.

Praying for the familym she was such a sweet person. Will truly be missed.

" Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal! " You will surely be missed Aunt Estella. To the family, be encouraged for God has given Aunt Estella her new robe in Glory and transitioned her into her new home where she can walk around Heaven all day, no sickness, no sorrow, no pain! Amen Much love and God's blessings, Pastor Bernadine & First Gentleman Deacon Reginald Waterman & Family

Love and sympathy to the family. Morris and Deborah McKnight

I will miss you so much. Praying for the family. Mrs. Corine Davis

You were a dear friend of mine. We did not miss a day from talking to each other. You will truly be missed. My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family.

praying that God will strengthen the family. Dorothy W.Lancaster

praying that God will strengthen the family.

May God bless and comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

Love Lexzine Dawkins Bryant

Words and prayers are expressed to the Waterman family.

Ann Mitchell

I will definitely miss seeing Ms. Estella at RM Wilson Apartments! She always had a kind word to say and I feel blessed to have known her. Love to her family, Pam Manning (property manager)

Love u will miss u Auntie

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

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