Anna Lois Knox

Miss Anna Lois Knox, 87 of Knox Road, Cleveland, NC died at Rowan Regional Medical Center on December 8, 2010. Born December 9, 1922 in Rowan County, Miss Knox, daughter of the late Robert Howard Knox and Mary Emma Sloop Knox, graduated from Mount Ulla High School, and Catawba College. A life long member of the Third Creek Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, Miss Knox taught children’s Sunday school classes, sang in the choir, and served on various committees. Miss Knox was secretary for the Agriculture Stabilization Association, a case worker for the Rowan County Welfare Department. Miss Knox retired in 1986 from the Rowan-Salisbury schools as an attendance counselor. As a John Knox DAR charter member, she served the chapter as regent, vice-regent, secretary, and district director. Miss Knox also held memberships in the Altrusa Club of Salisbury and the Epsilon Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Miss Knox was preceded in death by three brothers, James A. Knox, David C. Knox, and J. Allen Knox; two sisters Wylie K. Smith, and Mary Emma Knox; a nephew J. Howard Knox and niece Anna Beam Hendrick, sisters-in-law Josie Lee Hall Knox, Ruby Bame Knox, and Jean Craven Knox, and brother-in-law Dr. Hugh D. Smith. She is survived by brother Robert (Bob) H. Knox Jr., of Cleveland, NC and sister Mrs. Max (Catherine) Beam of Rutherfordton, NC; and sister-n-law Sue Haskins Knox of Cleveland NC. Also surviving are very devoted nieces, and nephews, Joyce K. McLaughlin, David W. Knox, Mary Hall K. Koontz, Martha (Pat) K. Weaver, Robert H. Knox, III, John A. Knox, Amanda K. Bunton, Michael (Mike) G. Beam, Lucretia B. Ellis, D. Clark Knox, and J. Benjamin (Ben) Knox, who will serve as honorary pallbearers. Twenty-six great nieces and nephews, along with many friends also survive. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Third Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery Saturday, December 11, followed by a memorial service in the church sanctuary by the Rev. Donald McCann in Cleveland, NC Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Third Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, or the charity of the donor’s choice. The family wishes to express a very special “thank you” to Dr. Yuthapong Sukkasem; the staff at Genesis Eldercare, Salisbury Center; to Doctors Li, and Patel; the staff of Rowan Regional Medical Center coronary unit and Pallative Hospice Care for their support, care, compassion, and kindness shown to Anna Lois Knox. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Anna Lois Knox

December 9, 1922 - December 8, 2010