Retha Mae McKnight Mobile, Alabama Obituary

Retha Mae McKnight

<p>Retha Mae Kirkland McKnight gained her wings on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on July 18, 1936 to Rosa McMillian and Houston Montgomery in Excel, Alabama. She was raised in Monroe County by her adoptive parents, Phillip and Katherine Kirkland. Sister McKnight was a dedicated member of Amity Missionary Baptist Church. She served for many years until her health failed. As a faithful member of Amity, over her forty plus years of membership, Sister McKnight served on the Usher Board, Nurse’s Aide and Culinary Ministry. When she wasn’t at church, you could find her in her yard tending to her plants and garden.Sister McKnight was a calm spirited, God fearing woman that loved her family.</p><p><br></p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton McKnight; parents,</p><p>Rosa McMillian and Houston Montgomery; her adoptive parents,</p><p>Phillip and Katherine Kirkland; two stepsons: Milton and Steven</p><p>Speight; sisters: Edna Pryear, Johnnie Mae Kirkland, Lavern McMillian</p><p>and Lily Broughten; and brothers: Henry James and Willie A. McMillian.</p><p><br></p><p>Sister McKnight leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted daughter,</p><p>Janice K. Weeks; granddaughters: Charon Kirkland of Atlanta, GA,</p><p>Jennifer Weeks of Jacksonville, FL and Vanessa Weeks of Mobile, AL;</p><p>five great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson; sisters: Salonie</p><p>Betts of Pensacola, FL and Dora Lee McMillian of Youngstown, OH;</p><p>brothers: Willie C. (Dorothy) Kirkland of Pensacola, FL and Jerry</p><p>McMillan of Galt, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other</p><p>relatives, friends and church family.</p>
July 18, 1936 - January 23, 202307/18/193601/23/2023
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Dashaunda, Loretta & Barbara
January 27, 2023
Wishing you peace and strength as you celebrate your beautiful Mom and Grandmom you are in our prayers.
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January 27, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy Valerie, Donaldson, Darrious and Paige Betts.
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Eddie & Dorothy Moorer and Family
January 27, 2023
To My Cousin Janice & Family: Remember that we love and care about you during this time of bereavement. Praying for you.
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Dorothy Moorer
January 27, 2023
Q: What will you never forget about Retha?

A: Aunt Retha Mae was a soft spoken woman who said what was on her mind. She would invite me to spend the summer in Mobile with my cousin, Janice; boy did we have fun.

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Jess and Danielle
January 27, 2023
Sending you love and prayers.
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January 26, 2023
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January 25, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Mr. & Mrs. Marcus (Stephanie) Brown, Erin (Ethan) Sanders and Traci Commodore.
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