Ruth Ellen Knight's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina

Ruth Ellen Knight

October 2, 1944 - March 20, 2026 (81 years old)

Greenville, South Carolina

Ruth Ellen Knight's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes

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Ruth Ellen Knight

October 2, 1944 - March 20, 2026 (81 years old)

Greenville, South Carolina

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Ruth Ellen Knight Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Ellen Knight (Greenville, South Carolina), who passed away at the age of 81, on March 20, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ellen Knight to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Ruth's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She is survived by: her husband Lewis Knight; her children, Donna Pitts (Tony Pitts), Derek Knight and Steve Knight; and her grandchildren, Shane Pitts (Lauren Pitts), Amanda Obedier (Greg Obedier) and Travis Pitts (Carley Pitts). She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes



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Mar 27

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes - Downtown Chapel
639 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

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Mar 27

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes - Downtown Chapel
639 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

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