Obituary of ROSA TOWNES KNIGHT

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, April 8, 1994

Rosa Townes Knight, 87, died April 6, 1994. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beechwood Cemetery. Purviance Funeral Home, Smithfield, in charge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boykins United Methodist Church or Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
Edition: FINAL
Page: D5

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Rosa Townes Knight, 87, died on 6 Apr 1994.  

A graveside funeral service for Rosa Townes Knight was held at 2 p.m. on 9 Apr 1994 at Beechwood Cemetery.  

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ROSA TOWNES KNIGHT  

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, 8 April 1994  

Rosa Townes Knight, 87, died 6 April 1994. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beechwood Cemetery. Purviance Funeral Home, Smithfield, in charge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boykins United Methodist Church or Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.  

––– Vital Statistics –––  

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| Name  | Value                              |
| Name  | Rosa Townes Knight                 |
| Age   | 87 years                           |
| Birth | 1906 (estimated); location unknown |
| Death | 6 April 1994; location unknown     |
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––– Table of Relationships –––  

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| Name                                               | Relationship           | Residence            |
| Rosa Townes Knight                                 | Decedent               | Unknown              |
| Boykins United Methodist Church                    | Church mentioned       | Boykins, Virginia    |
| Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad | Organization mentioned | Boykins, Virginia    |
| Purviance Funeral Home                             | Funeral home in charge | Smithfield, Virginia |
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––– Publication Details –––  

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 8 April 1994         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | D                    |
| Page     | D5                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––  

• Graveside service was scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beechwood Cemetery.  
• Purviance Funeral Home in Smithfield was in charge of arrangements.  
• Memorial donations were requested for Boykins United Methodist Church.  
• Memorial donations were requested for Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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