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Virginia May Knight

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Virginia May Trotter Knight, age 86 of Monticello, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home in Monticello. She was born February 25, 1930 in Drew County, Ark. to the late Henry Trotter and Ethel Cater Trotter. She was the widow of Kenneth Knight, a retired County School Supervisor and attended the Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frankie Trotter and Russell Trotter; and one sister, Cleo Cash. Mrs. May's first love was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her church family was also very important to her. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Knight Barnes of Monticello; one sister, Ida Cosby of Monticello; two brothers, Clay Trotter (her twin) of San Antonio, TX and Welton Trotter of Helena; three grandchildren, Josh Barnes, Jade Beer and husband Jason and Jessica Storm and husband John IV; eight great-grandchildren, Jagger Storm, Lennon Storm, Simon Strickland, Sydney Jo Barnes, John Michael Storm V, Macee and Carlee Beer and Lilah Mae Storm; and a very special caregiver, Marilyn Harrison. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 2130 Hwy 35 W., Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

Published May 10, 2016

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