of Perryville, AR
December 15, 1919 - December 24, 2021
Edith (Edie) Miller Knight, 102, of Perryville went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. She was born on December 15, 1919 in Thornburg, Arkansas to Henry and Hattie Miller. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Edie was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Joe; her parents and 5 siblings. She is survived by her sister, Opal Boshears; a granddaughter, Libby Sanders (Mark); a grandson, John Knight; great-granddaughters, Ashley Muramoto (Alex) and Heather Sanders; great-great-granddaughter, Adeline; a host of nieces and nephews, and dear friend, Amy Armstrong-Oberle.
She worked as a waitress in Little Rock for years and developed a following of loyal customers who appreciated her professionalism and nurturing manner. Upon retirement, she moved to Perryville to be close to family. She was a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Merry Martha's Women's Circle. She was involved in the community and through the years volunteered in the library of the elementary school, at Partner's for Progress, and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid reader and at one time was the oldest Perryville resident with a library card. She loved the library and frequented it long before it became Max Milam Library. She adored those who worked in the library and considered them to be friends. She was also an excellent seamstress and enjoyed all kinds of crafts.
Finally, the family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care, respect and love they gave her. She adored and appreciated all those who made her stay there warm and pleasant. While living there she helped start a Sunday School class for the residents with the help of her dear friend, Cindy Langston.
Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Harmony Cemetery. Mask and social distancing will be required.
Those who wish, may make memorial donations to her beloved Perryville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 645, Perryville, Arkansas 72126.
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12 Condolence(s)
Rebecca L. Mann
Saturday, January 15, 2022
My thoughts and prayers to her family. Have many wonderful memories of Aunt Edie through the years. She was always sweet and had a very caring spirit . 💕
Kelly DeBusk
Sunday, January 9, 2022
All of our Mountain View UMC members loved Edie and enjoyed our times with her and Opel and family. We are now called Pinnacle View which was a change from Winfield UMC in December 2021. She was such a lovely lady, kind and caring.
Lowly Hill
Monday, January 3, 2022
So very sad to hear Ms. Edie has passed. I have had the pleasure of calling her a friend for only 10 years but I am so very thankful for the time. She blessed my life as well as many others with her strong faith and joy of life. Her smile brightened the day for everyone that encountered her. Age takes so much from all of us but it never took Ms. Edie’s smile. God bless all of her family for their dedication to her well being and care. She will be missed by many.
Carolyn Brooks
Saturday, January 1, 2022
My Aunt Edie was such a loving person and she loved the Lord and always thanked him for her blessings. Sometimes we are selfish and don’t want them to leave us but I know she is with God and her loved ones and she is healed, happy, and no more suffering.
Dinah Dudley
Friday, December 31, 2021
I love Miss Edie. She was a blessing to me and to the Perryville Media Center.
She took her job seriously and was such a joy.
Kristy Fruits
Friday, December 31, 2021
Loved this special soul. I had the privilege of getting to know her during a very trying time in my life. She was a Godsend. Fly high beautiful lady.
Colleen M McNamara
Friday, December 31, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Edie. She always sent banana bread to us when her dear friend Amy came to visit us in Metairie, La. During a visit to Perryville, I finally met her in person! We went to the library and chatted in her home for some time. Really wonderful lady. I feel blessed to have been able to share some time with her.
Carolyn McCallister
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ms. Edie was a true blessing to all who knew her. She loved big. She was a strong woman who loved life. I only hope to be as special as she was to everyone and to share her faith with others. God Bless her family because God truly blessed her.
Karen Porter
Thursday, December 30, 2021
When she left us Christmas Eve, I thought about the Christmas Carol, "Joy to the World" and the lyric, Heaven & Nature Sings.... because her Faith was always so strong & she loved nature. She appreciated natures beauty. She was a kind, sweet lady. I loved her! And her smile; it was infectious.
When spring comes around and we start our gardening, I will be a little sad that she is not there to tell me "pull that weed, Hon!" but the first bloom I see, I will smile... thinking how proud she would be. I will always cherish my memories of her.
Denise Northcutt
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Mrs. Edie was loved by all the staff of the Milam Library. She always has a smile and a kind word anytime she entered the library. She will always have a spot in our hearts.
Alicia (Parish) Womack
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ms. Edie was a dear friend to my mother, Reva Parish. They enjoyed volunteering at Partners for Progress together and had good stories to tell. Ms. Edie always had a positive attitude and about two months ago, I heard her encourage a resident at PCNC that was having a rough day. She will be missed by so many people.
Mandy Wood
Thursday, December 30, 2021
I already miss Edie so much! She was and always will be in my heart! Thank you sharing her with us at PCNC. She loved you all so very much! You are all in out thoughts and prayers.