Betty Jo Melton Knight Obituary
In loving memory of Betty Jo Melton Knight of Jefferson, South Carolina, who departed this world on September 3, 2025 at the age of 88. Betty leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jo Melton Knight to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joel Osgood and Velma Horton Melton; and her siblings, Phyllis Melton Stokes and Jerry Osgood Melton. She is survived by: her husband Carl Knight; her children, Glenn Knight (Julie) of Surfside Beach, SC, James Knight (Pat) of Jefferson, SC and Beth K. Carroll (Sloan Mimms) of Jefferson, SC; her grandchildren, Karis Hicks (Brian) of Pageland, SC, Kayla Knight of Surfside Beach, SC, Megan Barrett (Will) of Jefferson, SC, Will Hunter (Christy) of Jefferson, SC, Melissa Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kandi Williams (Kevin) of Pageland, SC, Shawn Mills (Courtney) of Heath Springs, SC, Joel Carroll (Mandy) of Pageland, SC, Justin Carroll (Amanda) of Jefferson, SC, Jared Carroll (Brittany) of Kershaw, SC and James Carroll (Tyler) of Jefferson, SC.; her great grandchildren, Landon, Lawson, Hayden, Braxton, Xander, Aylana, Abby, Jasper, Cannon, Ryder, Kennon, Kalil, Kendal, Brewer, Corben, McKinley, Gracyn, Chaz, Christopher, Juliette, Briar, Paisley, Granger, Ashton, Houston, Raven, Austin and Shawn; and her caregiver Brenda McClain. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church (1357 Johnson Rd, Jefferson, SC 29718). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at the Jefferson Presbyterian Church (Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery) (1357 Johnson Rd, Jefferson, SC 29718).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church, 1357 Johnson Road, Jefferson, SC 29718.
