Loretta Kelly Knight Kjarulff, 90, of Greeneville, Tennessee, formerly of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Laughlin Health Care Center.
She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Greeneville and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Raymond, Mississippi.
Mrs. Kjarulff was a member of Lay Dominicans.
Loretta was known for her smile and warmth and her welcoming spirit.
Survivors include children and spouses: Alicia and Gene Singleton and Mary Alexine Knight of Greeneville, John Daniel and Kala Knight of Atlanta, Texas, and Timothy and Nina Knight of Napa, California; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers: Everett Kelly of Lady Lake, Florida, Russell Kelly, Michael Kelly and Larry Kelly, all of Pensacola, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved sisters-in-law; and multiple friends who considered her "Mama".
She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ida Bridges Kelly and was preceded in death by her first husband: Johnie W. Knight; her second husband, Clark J. Kjarulff; two sisters; and five brothers.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 24, from 5-7 pm at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, at 11 am in the chapel with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Pine Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Dentville, Mississippi.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Laughlin Health Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 232 E. Main St., Raymond, MS 39154.