Penny Sue Knighten, age 62 of Gardendale passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was born September 16, 1948. Survivors include her loving sister, children and grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale 35071. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, C/O Kristen Hall, 205-975-0848. Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 205-631-6252 in Gardendale, AL.