KNIGHT, Millie

FREEPORT, MI

Millie Knight, age 99, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 14, 2024, while surrounded by her family. Millie was born on February 9, 1924, to Harm and Hilda DeWent. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed canning, gardening, crafting, and crocheting. Millie was a very patient person and had the heart of a servant. Her family was very important to her, and she loved spending time with them. Millie fondly enjoyed the many picnics with her family. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, where she was very involved. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; great granddaughter, Marie Knight; son-in-law, Gary Grooters; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Knight. Millie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Nancy Grooters, Cary Knight, Darlene Lawrence, Marcia "Marti" Knight, Bill (Diana) Knight, Dan (Paula) Knight; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Helen Helmholdt; sister-in-law, Marge DeWent; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the staff at Clearstream of Hastings for their loving care. The family will greet visitors on Sunday, January 21, at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, 9975 Thompson Rd. (M 50), Lake Odessa, MI, from 2 - 3 pm followed by the funeral service at 3 pm. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Israel Ministries.