Evelyn McKnight Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Evelyn McKnight of Athens, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 18, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mack R. Braley and Gladys E. Phillips Braley; her husband Rex McKnight; her brother Walter L. Braley; her foster brother Carroll Burris; and her nephew Jeff Braley.
She is survived by: her sister Margaret Shields (Darrell "Trip") of Albany; her nieces, Annette Phillips (Jerry) of Athens and Janet Newton of Gallipolis; her niece-in-law Nancy Braley of Athens; her sister-in-law Marge Dishong of Athens; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Cierra Kulchar (John), Dakota Phillips (Emily), Krista Dickens (Jordan), Bailey Simpson (Chase), Kortney Phillips (Hayden) and Stacey Smith (Mike).
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jagers & Sons Funeral Home (24 Morris Ave, Athens, OH 45701). A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
