Betty Jean (Gaither) Knight

Betty Jean Knight of Huntsville, AL peacefully passed away in the early hours of August 7th, 2020. Betty Jean was preceded in death by her mother Ella Ruth Damota, father John Huston Gaither, Husband Robert Lee Knight Jr., son Gregory Lee Knight, grandson Jeremy Lee Knight, brothers John and Billy Gaither, and many other loved ones. She is survived by her granddaughter Whitney Marie Knight, great grandson Luke Sterling Grubbs, niece Shara (ShaSha) Jarboe, great nieces Hannah, Anna, and Gracie. As well as many other nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Betty Jean was born December 26th, 1934 in Jackson Co. to parents Ella and John. She married her husband Robert Jr in 1952 and gave birth to her only son Gregory in 1961. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Betty Jean was exceptionally crafty, thoughtful and loving. When she wasn't busy taking care of her family, Betty enjoyed wood carving, working in her beautiful flower beds, and bird watching. Her quirky personality and kind heart will be missed by everyone she left here on earth.

Funeral Services will be held at Spry Funeral Home on Friday August 14th, 2020. Visitation from 12-2 PM, Funeral will begin at 2 PM followed by burial at Maple Hill Cemetery.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty Jean (Gaither) Knight, please visit our floral store.