Rheda "Jo" Knight

Rheda “Jo” Knight, 78, of Heidelberg, Mississippi, entered her heavenly home surrounded by her family on February 23, 2026. Jo dedicated her life to caring for those she loved. She was a devoted wife and homemaker for many years while raising her daughters, creating a home filled with warmth, love, and steady guidance. Later, while working at State Farm Insurance in Heidelberg, Mississippi, she pursued her dream of becoming a registered nurse. After earning her RN degree, she faithfully served the community at Rush Hospital for 25 years before retiring. Retirement brought some of her sweetest days. She and her high school sweetheart enjoyed fishing together and living life to the fullest. She was also a devoted dog rescuer, always opening her heart and her home to animals in need. Her compassion ran deep, and her big heart touched both people and pets alike. She treasured her time with her best friend, Margie D. McClellan, and cherished every opportunity to gather with family. Known by many titles—head cook, caregiver, encourager—her favorite title was “Nana.” She loved Walker, Darby and LeighEllen with her whole heart. They were her world. She never missed a game, performance, or special moment and was always their biggest cheerleader. Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Juanita Ellen Benton. She is survived by her husband Craig Knight; her two daughters, Jenny (Brad) Thompson and Kelly Knight; her grandchildren, Walker Thompson (fiancée Margaret Anne McNeill), Darby Byrd (fiance is Cade Mauldin), and LeighEllen Thompson; her sister Susan O’Hara; her brother Don Benton (Betty); her best friend Margie D. McClellan; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Her love was her legacy, and it will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held on February 26, 2026, at Philadelphia Community Church in Heidelberg, MS, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Philadelphia Community Church Cemetery. Bro. Larry Sappington will officiate. Pallbearers will be Keith Knight, Chad Knight, Walker Thompson, Rick McClellan, Kenny Reeves, and Sherman Livingston, Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Philadelphia Cemetery, 1346 CR, Heidelberg, MS 39439. To view or sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Rheda "Jo" Knight

August 18, 1947 - February 23, 2026