Death date: Aug 17, 2011
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Mrs. Leona Fineout Knapp, 83, of 611 McClellan Circle, Elizabethton went to be with her Lord Jesus and her family Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Curwinsville, PA she was the daughter of late Edwin Lloyd and Esther Louise Gates Fineout and was a member of the First Christian Church in Elizabethton, TN. She was a ministers wife for sixty years, member of the Retired Teachers Association, member of the Roan Mountain Garden Club, The Republican Party. She taught piano and was a pianist for thirteen and a half years at the Doe River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Knapp was also preceded in death by two brothers John Fineout and James Fineout. Mrs. Knapp is survived by her husband M. Paul Knapp of the home; daughter Deborah Starr Knapp of New York, NY; son David Paul Knapp (Marjorie) of Kingsport, TN; three grandchildren Ericka Nicole Knapp Hale (Brad), Braden Alexander Knapp and Deborah Anne Knapp all of Kingsport, TN; three great grandchildren Colin Davidson, Danika Davidson and Emilia Davidson; nephews John Fineout (Angela) of Coppell, TX; nieces Ellen Overholt (Wayne) of Gilbert, AZ and Saralyn (Troy) Burnett of Cotton Center, TX ; Great nieces Ashton and Aubrey Fineout, Coppell, TX., Sisters-in-laws Virginia Fineout of Hasting, TX and Nelle Fineout of Plano, TX. Visitation for Mrs. Knapp will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hathaway Percy Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM friends may also call at the residence. Entombment service for Mrs. Knapp will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Happy Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum of Peace with Mr. Brent Nidiffer, Minister officiating. Active pallbearers will be members of the First Christian Church and honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Class at the First Christian Church. Those who prefer may send memorials in lieu of flowers to First Christian Church of Elizabethton Missionary Fund, 513 Hattie St., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home is serving the Knapp family.Read Obituary
I know it is late but i just moved back into the area Mrs. Knapp was my 5th grade teacher at Valley Forge Elementary School because of her i sang in the state elementary School Choir first at Milligan College then in Nashville. We ate lunch together because we both where on diets and she was so good to me, Because of her music and education have had a special place in my heart
She was a great teacher. love you Mrs Knapp
I am so sorry to hear about your wife, mother and grandmother.. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.Your Ingles cashier,Karen##imported-begin##Karen Miller##imported-end##
Mr. Knapp, Deborah, David, & Family: Even though it has been 40 years since Mrs. Knapp was my 5th grade teacher at Valley Forge Elementary, I have never forgotten her. I remember she spoke of you often and she was especially proud of her children. She will always hold a special place in my heart because she was such an inspiring, unique, and genuine lady.##imported-begin##Jenni Bailey Carowan##imported-end##
I am so sorry I cannot be there during this time of sorrow.I have been out of town for a week and just got home last night at 11:30 pm.I got the message from my answering machine at that time. I would be there, but there is NO way I could get there today since the funeral is at 1:00.My love and prayers will be with you'll today and in the weeks and months to come.In and because of HIM,Virginia##imported-begin##Virginia Fineout##imported-end##
I send my love and prayers to Uncle Paul, Debra, and David. I have great memories of Aunt Leona that I will cherish. It is so wonderful to be part of a heritage of faithfulness in our Lord Jesus Christ. Hugs to you all.##imported-begin##Saralyn Fineout Burnett##imported-end##
Aunt Leona was a lady who touched many lives. She enriched those she taught. I am so grateful that she had her loving family, Uncle Paul, Deborah and David. She so enjoyed talking about Deborah's and David's accomplishments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Aunt Leona's life and experience your loss. I just keep thinking about how Daddy, Uncle Jim and Aunt Leona are being reunited with Grandmother and Granddaddy Fineout -- wow, what an amazing thing that must be - all together again -- but better!Love you!##imported-begin##Ellen Fineout-Overholt & Family##imported-end##
We are sorry for your loss and arepraying for you. Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.Calvary Baptist Church225 Holy LaneElizabethton, Tn 37643423 542 5033 e/Mail office@calvaryonline.netYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me: Your rod and Your staff, theycomfort me. Psalm 23-4##imported-begin##Calvary Baptist Church##imported-end##
