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Obituary For Johnie Pearl Ward "Coo" Knight
Funeral service for Johnie Knight, 79, of Opelika, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Creekstand Freewill Non-Denominational Church, 672 Lee Road 40, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in the church cemetery, Bishop Henry Ligon, Pastor and Officiating, Reverend Johnny Freeman, Eulogist.
Mrs. Knight, who passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, was born July 1, 1947, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, July 31, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Knight will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
She leaves to cherish her memory: three children, Krystal Staples, Stephen “Bubba” (Kavia) Staples both of Opelika, AL and Jonathan (Bobbi) Staples of Salem, OR; seven grandchildren, Antoine Staples, Anthony “Quay” Gardner, Jaquavious “Tae” (Catorsha) Frazier, Kenneth Williams, Kelsey Staples, Zynique Staples and Serenity Staples; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Frazier and Cashtyn Edwards; four cousins as siblings, Lizzie “Sister” (Johnny) Porter, Robert “Tig” Wilson both of Salem, AL, Walter “Oogie” (Georgia) Wilson and David “Smug” (Virginia) Wilson both Opelika, AL; god-daughter, Linda Porter of Salem, AL; uncle, Elder (Doris) Knight of Opelika, AL; five sisters-in-law, Barbara Howard of Cincinnati, OH, Ella (Rex) Huffman, Patricia (Fred) Bennett, Diane (Lester) Whitlow all of Auburn, AL and Rita Black of Phenix City, AL; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth (LaShawna) Black of Chattanooga, TN and Spencer Black of Opelika, AL; a host of other relatives, classmates and friends.
The family of the late Mrs. Johnie Knight acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each one of you.
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Add A CondolencePlease accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Johnie Pearl. We were friends and "Rec Kids" growing up as swimmers and basketball team members. She could have been a WNBA standout if there had been such an organization in the 1960's. May she sleep in peace.
To the family, I would like to say I will always remember Johnnie Pearl. Her living room was the place I spent my weekends dancing and enjoying music as a little girl.
Tammy Godfrey
Sincere condolences to my classmate, Stephen, Crystal and their families. Cherish the memories of your mom, support each other and allow Jehovah, the God of all comfort, to comfort you All at this time.(2Cor 1:3,4)
Sending prayers and much love Johnnie made our tyler days so special rest well sweetie you will be missed Diana Watts ❤️
Sending love and prayers to you and your family ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
To the Staples Family Respect , Love, Memories shared and Received from Family and Friends ( Priceless) LOVED BEYOUND WORDS , We light a candle in the memory of Johnie Pearl, Bryant's And Calloway Family
Sending condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Sending you love, strength, and comfort!
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