Gaye Nell Knolhoff Obituary
The passing of Gaye Nell Knolhoff of Centralia, Illinois occurred on August 5, 2026. Gaye, born on October 23, 1935, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gaye Nell Knolhoff to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph B. Smith and Velma Smith (Noffsinger); her husband Lester "Wes" Knolhoff; her former husband Delbert Leigh; her siblings, Ronald Smith and Carolyn Kistler; her grandson David Leigh Jr.; her great-nephew Shane Devall; her nephew Brad Kistler; and her daughter-in-law Karen Leigh.
She is survived by: her children, Timothy Leigh of Centralia, David Leigh (Jeanne) of Patoka and Susan Branson (Keith) of Centralia; her stepsons, Steve Knolhoff and Phillip Knolhoff; her grandchildren, Christy Nicholson, Allan of Mt. Vernon, Michael Leigh of Centralia, Jennifer Leigh Carter of Bingham, Jason Leigh, Tiffany of Vandalia, Jamie Alexander of Fairview Heights, Aaron Branson, Abbi of Herrin and Lindsey Branson of Centralia; her great grandchildren, Zoey and Laila; her sister LuAnn Nestrick of Vandalia; and her sister-in-law Linda Smith of Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home located at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801.
