India Rhea Knight, age 53, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023. India was born on September 9, 1970, to William and Particia Knight.  She was a very good listener who loved to make people laugh. India lit up a room with her smile. She enjoyed trips to the casino.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Vincent Shackelford, Jalisa Shackelford; two grandsons; two granddaughters; her mother, Patricia Washburn; sisters, Annette Gray, Debrah Knight; nephews, Aaron, Josh, Jason; nieces, Stephanie, Autumn, and Danielle.  The family will greet visitors on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI; where a service to remember India will begin at 4:00 pm; with Rev. Paul DeVries, officiating.  Contributions in memorial of India may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.