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Joyce R. Knight

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Joyce R. Knight, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born in Fostoria, OH to Clarence E. and Amelia C. (Mertel) Reinhard. She was a 1945 graduate of Hopewell-Louden High School.

Joyce married Howard A. Knight on October 19, 1947 and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2002. She was a homemaker.

Joyce grew up on a farm in rural Fostoria, She learned the meaning of hard work. Joyce loved her flowers and later in life assisted her husband, Howard, in the real estate development companies, Erie County Land Co. and Roundtable Homes. In their spare time she and Howard flipped houses when they weren’t developing other real estate. She was also an amateur radio operator with call letters, WD8CQS.

Joyce was a great Mom, conscientious homemaker, and a great cook. Her cookbooks numbered around 100 and she loved her recipes. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and volunteering at Sacred Heart School Cafeteria.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Charles A. Knight (Joan Zimmerly) of Fostoria Christopher Knight (Mary) of Fremont; grandchildren, Sarah Murphy (Kurt), Aaron Knight (Stephanie) and Taylor Knight (Matt Damschroder); great-grandchildren, Aria, Emmett, Declan, Aislynn, Bronco, Colton, Autumn, Gracin, Sloane and Hayes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, sisters, Ruth Reinhard, Bertha Barth, Martha Phillips, Roma Sauber, and Mary Shiley; brothers, Charles, Eugene, Harold, and Laverne Reinhard.

The family would like to thank the staff at Elmwood Communities for their loving care of Joyce.

Private family services will be held.

Burial will take place at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria OH.

The family would encourage friends to share stories about Joyce online at www.whhfh.com

 

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  1. Rebecca trevino

    November 15, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about your mom she was a great lady I will miss her smile

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  2. Becky Goodwin

    November 16, 2019 at 2:52 am

    Joyce was a gem… although I got to know her in the later stages of her life I could tell she was a sweet caring woman. Her family treasured her and I offer my condolences to her sons Chris and Charles. I’m so glad I was given the privilege to have a part in her care at Elmwood!
    Becky Goodwin

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  3. Dick Holland

    November 16, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Chris and Family,
    You have my sincerest condolences.
    Dick Holland

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  4. Sharon (Phillips) Estes

    November 16, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    Dear Charlie, Chris and family:

    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
    Memories of your Mom, (Aunt Joyce to me), are VERY SWEET! She always seemed to have a cheerful smile for others and I always felt welcomed into your home. I remember staying with her once…it was the days of Popeye the Sailor Man…and spinach was something I had never tried. She happened to have a can in the cabinet and got it out and heated it up for me! Although it confirmed I am NOT a fan of spinach, the loving gesture of a sweet Aunt will always be remembered.
    Praying this will be a time that you hear about and remember the gift she has been to many people.
    Much love to all of you, ~~~Sharon (Phillips) Estes~~~

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  5. Rosie Porter

    November 16, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    Joyce was a friend of my Mom, Dolores Snyder. Their best memories was at Mom’s, sitting on the porch swing at our farm and looking across the bean field, just enjoying the quiet time and “girl” conversations and laughter.
    After Mom died, I filled in and volunteered at the cafeteria with Joyce. We carpooled, so enjoyed her. What a sweet, gentle lady.
    You have my most sincere sympathy for your loss.

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  6. Irene

    November 18, 2019 at 2:21 am

    She was a loving and caring person and I loved caring for her she would be missed dearly

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  7. Elaine S. Ziegman

    November 18, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Dear Cousins,
    Your Mom was a dear aunt, with a loving, kind, and gentle spirit. I enjoyed spending time at your house and having your Mom help me bake cookies. What a mess I made, but she didn’t fuss at me. She just had that calm chuckle of hers as we cleaned up! Also, I remember a time I was staying with you that a little neighbor girl came over and we were playing house. Your Mom let me play with some plastic fruit so I put it on a plate and placed in front of the little girl. We were having a great time until the child tried to take a big bite out of the plastic fruit and started to choke! That was the end of that! I think that may be the reason your Mom gave me some artificial fruit as a wedding gift. Still have it!
    Aunt Joyce was such a blessing to Mom, Martha, after both of them lost their husbands. Mom looked forward to their times and lunches together.
    You have my deepest sympathy, but you have fond memories to cherish. May those memories bring you comfort during this time.
    God bless and keep you all.
    Elaine (Phillips) Ziegman

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