Verda R. Knight, 71, of Dover, died March 18, 2017.
She was born in Albany, Georgia, to William Owen and Viola (Ricks) Vaughn on Aug. 1, 1945. She loved to fish, dance and cook. She also loved arts and crafts. She was a floral designer for over 34 years and loved flowers. Her most cherished time was with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Knight.
She is survived by her fiancé, Joe Owens; sons, Franklin N. Knight Jr. (Desirre) and Timothy A. Knight (Sandra); brothers, Darrell and Billy Vaughn; sisters, Gwen Vaughn Willis, Laverne Vaughn Thore and Lynn Vaughn; grandchildren, Dustin Knight (Chelsea), Channing Knight, Trevor Knight and Tayler Knight; and many great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held March 24, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center. Pastor Dwayne Sumner officiated.
Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.