Linda Shearer Knight's Obituary
Linda “Mimi” Shearer Knight, 78, of Stanfield passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Locust, NC officiated by Pastor David Yow. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Harrisburg, NC. There will be no formal visitation.
Ms. Knight was born February 9, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Royce and Bessie Shearer. She is lovingly survived by her children, Tim McDaniel and his wife Tina, Scott McDaniel and his wife Susan, David McDaniel, Pam Green and her husband Chris, Wayne Knight, and Rick Knight. She is also survived by ten (10) grandchildren and eleven (11) great-grandchildren.
Ms. Knight is preceded in death by her husband, James Larry Knight.
Ms. Knight is known for her love for dancing and her passion for a good time. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a social butterfly, who never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. The family is grateful for her reunion with her husband Larry, whom she adored during their marriage.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Tucker Hospice House (Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Ln, Kannapolis, NC 28081) or Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Knight family.
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