Dorothy L. (maiden-Phillips) Knapp's Obituary
Age 83, of Jackson, formerly of Michigan Center, went home to be with the Lord September 30, 2015 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Allegiance Hospice Home. She is survived by two children, Dennis (Cindy) Knapp and Cyndi (Aaron) Wemple; daughter-in-law, Lee Knapp; grandchildren, Chris (Hillary) Knapp, Heather (Richard) Pickrell, Joey (Hally) Knapp, Andrew Knapp, Miranda (Norman) Minton, Kaitie Knapp and Nicholas (Bethany) Wemple; great-grandchildren, Abby, Brandon, Sydney, Audrey, Trevor, Alex, Logan, Nevaeh, Lily and Emma; sister, Beth Miller; two brothers, Evert (Pauline) Tumey and Dave (Sharon) Tumey; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Baldwin, Donna Kelly and Karen (Harry) Gish; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Rick; grandson, Adam; her parents, Eugene and Lillian (maiden-Cochran) Phillips and several siblings. Dorothy and her late husband owned and operated Knapp's Flower Shop in Michigan Center for many years, she enjoyed card games, especially euchre, loved gardening and was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, 6475 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson, MI 49201, where a Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 5 pm with Pastor Rod Walker officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Her cremated remains will be laid to rest privately next to her husband Herb in Leoni Township Cemetery. Contributions in her memory are directed to the Harmony Baptist Church.
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