Ruby Jean Wells Knapp's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Statesville, North Carolina

Ruby Jean Wells Knapp

February 2, 1943 - July 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Statesville, North Carolina

Ruby Jean Wells Knapp's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Statesville, North Carolina

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BURKE MORTUARY & CREMATORY

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Ruby Jean Wells Knapp

February 2, 1943 - July 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Statesville, North Carolina

Ruby Jean Wells Knapp Obituary

The passing of Ruby Jean Wells Knapp of Statesville, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 18, 2025 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James E. Wells and Sara Harrington Wells; her former husband James Knapp; and her husband Shorty Kerns. She is survived by: her sons, James D. Knapp of Statesville and Larry D. Knapp; her brother James E. Wells of Maiden; her stepdaughter Misty Hall of Statesville; her sibling's children, Windy Travis of Catawba and Jamie Wells (Missy) of Statesville; and her cousins, Shelia Bandy and Mina Bandy of Canton, NC.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Burke Mortuary Chapel (2516 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Center View Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3993 East Maiden Road, Maiden, NC 28650.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURKE MORTUARY & CREMATORY



Tue

July 22

Visitation

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Burke Mortuary Chapel
2516 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658

Tue

July 22

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Burke Mortuary Chapel
2516 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658

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