Alice M. Knight, 95, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her home. She was born September 4, 1916 in Topeka, the daughter of Edward P. and Grace Hoffmeister Moore. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Berryton United Methodist Church, the Sesame Club and the EHU. She also was a First Aid instructor. Alice married Ray Buchanan. They later were divorced. She later married Glenn Knight. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Marvin Buchanan as an infant, and Ronald Buchanan, her son-in-law, Dick Stous, and also two brothers, Dick Moore and Dale Moore. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanie (Don) Lutz, four grandchildren, Sherri (Kyle), Kevin (Nancy), Thomas (Rachel) and Brent, six great-grandchildren and one brother, Jeff Moore. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Berryton United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Lynn Creek Cemetery. Alice will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Berryton U.M.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 SE Berryton Rd., Berryton, KS 66409. Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 26, 2012
