Obituaries 1 January 2016

Rosemary Knisley

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Rosemary Knisley, 67, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, following a struggle against cancer.

Rosemary was born on Feb. 12, 1948 to the late Charles Grant and Mary Alice (Morris) Elliott.

On Jan. 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Rodney Knisley, who survives.

She is also survived by three loving children, daughters, Tabatha (Danny) Tong of Latham, Anya (Chad) Brooks of Peebles and son, Brandon (Kelly) Knisley of Peebles; six grandchildren, Zachary Knisley, Kabree Tong, Layne Brooks, Sarah, Jimmie and Nathan Frazier; three great grandchildren, Isaac, Gabe and Sadie Mae. Also surviving are two sisters, Nina (Rick Knisley) Elliott of Peebles and Marvetta (Dean) South of Waynesville, Mo.; two brothers, Chad and Shane Elliott both of Hillsboro; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and her close friends, Tobie and Charlitt Newell and
Janet Smith.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her baby brother, Denny Elliott.

Rosemary was an avid bowler in her youth and she participated in several leagues. She was also the owner of the Valley Carry Out in Latham for 28 years. Rosemary had a deep-rooted love of the Smoky Mountains where she and Rodney, along with their children, would often visit.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6 at the Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Marlyn Davis and the Rev. Bob King officiating. Burial will follow in the Lapperell Cemetery. Friends may visit with Rosemary’s Family from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Those wishing to sign her online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.

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