Dorothy R. Knight

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Dot, I met you when you parents allowed me rent a room from them as a college student, stayed and saw you and Barbara grow up. You all will always be in my heart. Love. Maxine Johnson 🙏🏽😍

Some may know her as Dorothy. I knew her as Dot.

The smile was unforgettable. Her voice reflected the sound of home. Anyone who has ever been away from home for too long and greeted by their mother or a mother figure, knows the sound. It is a voice filled with warmth and energy. Their gladness comes from seeing you. Their energy is enhanced by your presence. It is another day for them, as they know the power of God's daily bread, but it is not JUST another day. It is a day where they have a chance to pour another life nugget into you. I am reasonably certain Dot's sons can attest to the warmth I mention.

The warmth I felt was special and real. That was Dot for me.

Whenever I would visit Jackson over the years, almost a regular occurrence until recently, I would stop to see my late Uncle Sherman, and his wife, Dot. My visit was not going to be complete until I visited my uncle, and just as importantly, seeing the woman I came to know as "Dot".

My perspective of Dot has several dimensions and I'll touch on a few of them briefly.

Dot was special in a mythical manner to me.

As an adult, I could truly appreciate the relationship Dot had with my late uncle. She was his best friend. Ultimately, she was his wife and caregiver until his final days. The reality of her actions and her place in his life made it patently obvious to me she was special. But, I always felt she was special for another reason.

My uncle married later in life. He married a "real one". Meaning, she was about the business of home and family, serving, and treating people as she wanted to be treated. When I use the term mythical, I know there must have been something deeply special about Dot and my uncle didn't want to miss it.

Dot represented the values of many of the women she grew up with in West Jackson. The importance of faith, family, food and friends was absolutely manifest in the life of Dot. If I saw her authenticity over the years during our encounters, I know others saw it regularly as their interactions with her were more frequent.

Dot was special to me because she was down-to-earth.

Anyone who watched Sanford and Son growing up is familiar with the character Aunt Esther. Dot was my Aunt Esther in a way. No, I am NOT talking about how Fred thought Esther was ugly and would tell her regularly. Let's not get it twisted. I am talking about the voice. I am talking about the conviction of the words. I am talking about a quality when a person speaks, you know they are being authentic and keeping it real. Dot was down-to-earth to me. No pretense in her words. She said it, meant it, and was there to represent it, whatever it was she was speaking. I didn't have to guess about how she felt.

Dot was special to me because she is a woman of God.

Dot made no secret of her faith. She was active in her church. Anytime I spoke to her she was bold about thanking God for life and provision despite the challenging circumstances. She encouraged me to stay in prayer and faith. I am certain she relied heavily upon her faith to deal with my uncle (Some will laugh at this. It's funny and true, simultaneously.).

The reality is Dot's most iconic quality and the one I hope has sealed her a place in eternity with God, is the fact she was a sinner saved by grace and accepting of the gift of God's mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ. If at the end, she was one of God's children, then what can really be more special than that?

Dot will be gone, but certainly not forgotten. And now like my late uncle, resting in peace in eternity with God waiting for the rest of us to join them.

Please join me and my families across the country in places near and far in expressing condolences for the loss of our sister in Christ, in Blood, in Word, in Deed, in all matters family, and in all things faith. She will be missed but always remembered.

I will miss you, my dear friend and classmate. You always bought light into a room with your smile and conversation. So many precious memories with you and our friend Daisy. Unlimited laughter and joy. Until we meet again. Rest in Heaven.

Mrs. Dorothy you will be missed. Sending my condolences to the family.

Mrs. Dorothy, You will be truly missed. We had some great times together and you were a sweetheart. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. Love you always.

Ms Dorthy was the kindest, sweetest person. We had some great times, she will be truly missed.

I will miss you my friend I will always remember the laughs n talks we had. I'm honored to have called you my friend. I love you always my friend ❤️

I love you so much!! May you rest well with Jesus til we meet again!!! Praying for your family n your church family!!issuing you tee 💜

My deepest condolences. Mrs. Dorothy was one of the kindest people I've ever known. Such a wonderful spirit. My prayers to the Family.

My sincere condolences for the family of Mrs. Knight.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy, my classmate. My prayers are with you and for you🙏🏽❤️🥲 Jackie Vaughn JHHS

For a wonderful person and friend that has spanned many decades, we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family and loved ones. Praying for all those that you have left behind that their grief and sorrows be brief and healing be swift. Let joy and peace be replaced from the love and memories that you have given them throughout the years that they were blessed to be with you.

My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of my dear Jim Hill classmate. Jackie Johnson

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