Thinking of you Leslie and all the family at this time. What an amazing life your Mum had led.
I have only vague memories of your mum in the late 1950’s and early 1960 when a group of us teenagers would gather at your house in Valence Road, Lewes, Sussex, UK to listen to records on your portable record player. Your Mum was always very warm and welcoming making sure we were all OK.
She was a natural and it showed with the large number of grand children she was surrounded by.
May she rest in peace.
Ray Henning in the UK.

Dear Auntie Joan. Such a lovely lady, I can remember as a child times spent with you were always fun and full of laughter.
When I was 15 you got me a Saturday job working with you in the Dry Cleaners. I loved it you always made it like a fun day, Saturday's couldn't come quick enough for me. You will be very sadly missed, but leave lots of happy memories for lots of people.
Love you always.

What does Joan mean to us. HAPPY TIMES. 
It will be difficult to come to terms that after a life time of Joan being an integral part of our lives that she will not be with us anymore. 
Joan and our mother, (another Joan), met in the army during the Second World War and became lifelong friends. Joan was a bridesmaid at our mothers wedding and was Godmother to my sister Jean. 
Joan and Don spent many holidays in England staying with, and travelling around the country with Mum and Dad.
As children we had many happy times together. In later years we all spent time in Florida at the home of Joan, Don, Lesley and Phil. 
Our memories of Joan are, she was aways in a good mood and positive, she had a lovely way with everyone. She was laughing and happy all the time. Thinking of Joan we immediately see her beautiful smile.
There are some people that make life worth living on the dreariest of days—that was Joan. 
Love as always, 
Allen, Hilary, Jean, Glyn, Greg , Jenny and families on this side of the pond. 


Joan Knight was a dear, treasured friend. We shared so many things in common: love of family, knitting, and having a good laugh over a cuppa! She always encouraged me do do more than I thought I could do. She became a beloved Nanny to my children. She will be greatly missed. We have a joyous reunion awaiting us in heaven!  To Lesley, Amanda, Rick and family we extend to  you or love and prayers. Thank you for sharing Joan with us. We loved her so and we love you. ♥️John and Marsha Turner

Some great times when we went to visit in 2014.

I was the ripe age of 15 when I learned of you.  Wasn't until I was 16 I finally got to meet you for the first time.  Traveling Europe with our final stop in England, I will never forget the first time I experienced a porcelain hot water bottle in my bed due to the cold temps that time of year.  And the central heating system was also quite different as well, going to the bathroom was another new experience, it was outside.  My appetite had increased, and I fell in love with REAL bacon, REAL butter, Bottle Milk with the cream still on top, and scraping the cream off to make REAL Butter.  Home Made Breads, and Yorkshire Pudding Yum.  Going to the Pubs was always fun, especially with you and Granddad.  Loved me some Fish and Chips all the time, wrapped in Real newspaper. I got hooked on Malt Vinegar, and Chanties.  Granddad use to call me Tubbles, because I gain some pounds while we lived there.  I miss him too so much.  You and Mum taught me how to knit, crochet and appreciate the little things.  Granddad use to scold me about going out for walks after dark, while naive, white slavery was a real problem then and still is, if you were young, female, fair skinned light eyed, and had blond or red hair, you were a prime target for human trafficking.  Mostly being sold to Arabs.  Nanny was a stickler for keeping things tidy, and she always looked very nice.  She joked, she laughed, she shared stories, and just being around her made you feel amazing.  I never wanted to leave.  I remember the trip to Brussels and while there walking downtown, how a couple of guys pinched you and Mum on the backside, then laughed when you turned around.  Times were so much different then, and such a peaceful time. Not so much in America, due to riots and protests, but there it was pleasant.  So many fond memories, wish I could go back there sometimes.  Some day, we will be together again, and we can laugh, and joke, and tell more stories.  I miss you & love you.  Tubbles aka Philis

OBITUARY

Joan B. Knight

July 11, 1924 – August 6, 2022

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

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