MITCHELL – Barbara J. Knowles, 79, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.
Born November 15, 1933, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Dale “Red” and Velma M. (Bixler) Lanier. She married William F. Knowles February 25, 1951.
Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Tulip Street Christian Church and the Lawrence County Art Association.
Surviving: husband, William F. Knowles, Mitchell
sons, Kim Knowles, Mitchell
Steve Knowles, Scottsburg
Jeff Knowles, Mitchell
grandchildren, Sam Knowles, Jamie Knowles, Bryce Knowles,
Cory Knowles, and Kameron Swank
5 great grandchildren
sister, Mary Sue Thompson, Columbus, Indiana
Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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