Memorial services will be held on May 18, 2013 at 11am at Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta, GA.
Born in Bowman, SC, she was the daughter of Harvey Carter Rast , Sr. and Azalee Stroman Rast, who both preceded her in death. She was a retired Executive Secretary in Mortgage Banking. She also served as office manager for the State Farm Insurance Regional Office and as Pastor’s Secretary at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was a member at West Acres Baptist Church. As a pastor’s wife in previous years, she served in many capacities and was active in all church activities including being a choir director and also sang solos. She was active in the Girl’s Auxiliary, Women’s Missionary Union, Protestant Women of the Chapel and taught many Sunday School classes. She continued a ministry of encouragement until recently, sending thousands of notes and cards to many throughout the years. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Women’s Golf Club at Ft. Gordon. She also greatly enjoyed gardening. She loved and was proud of her children and her grandsons.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Chaplain (LTC, USA retired) Heyward P. Knight, sons Daryl (Terry) Knight, Augusta, GA; Gene(Elaine) Knight, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Dayanne Knight(Ed) Baucom, Soddy Daisy, TN; brother, Harvey (Georgeann) Rast, Eutawville, SC; sister, Sherrill (Dr. Frank) Way, Holly Hill, SC; 7 grandsons, and 1 great grandson.
The family extends their thanks to her caregivers Brenda Anderson, Valerie Johnson, Tammy Parker and Kay Johnson along with family friend Lenda Fulcher and all who visited, sat with and prepared meals over the last months.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10am until the hour of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Crossbridge Baptist Church, the Building Fund at Living Waters Church or the charity of your choice.
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