88S10186 BK-D
By: Flores S.R. No. 17
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kathy Rae Knight of Sonora passed away on April 29,
2023, at the age of 79, leaving behind a loving family and many dear
friends to cherish her memory; and
WHEREAS, A native of South Gate, California, the former Kathy
Rae Geesee was born on October 4, 1943, to Kenneth and Wanda Geesee;
she grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Nancy,
Richard, Jerry, and Phyllis, and she graduated in 1962 from
Pleasanton High School, where she was the head cheerleader during
her senior year; and
WHEREAS, After marrying the love of her life, Rodney Knight,
Mrs. Knight moved to Sonora when her husband accepted an assignment
as a game warden for Sutton County in 1972; she worked for a time at
Westerman's Drug Store before beginning a long career at the
Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital; she played an instrumental
role in the operation of the hospital throughout her employment,
and after she retired as its assistant administrator, she sold
homemade jewelry through her shop, Kathy's Jewelry & Gifts; she
shared 46 years of marriage with Mr. Knight until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Knight was deeply devoted to her five children,
Joe, Debbie, Betsy, Edie, and Lonnie; she also took immense pride in
her 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed
having the opportunity to impart her baking skills on her children
and grandchildren; over the years, she made many fond memories
during family vacations to Florida, New York, Michigan, and
locations all across Texas, and she further demonstrated her
adventurousness by taking road trips to casinos in Texas, Oklahoma,
and Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Although Kathy Rae Knight will be deeply missed, she
will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who were
blessed to share in the warmth of her affection; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathy Rae Knight
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Joe Shannon and his wife, Tammy, Debbie Norment and her
husband, Darold, Betsy Knight, Edie Knight, and Lonnie Knight and
his wife, Honey; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to
her siblings, Nancy Jones and her husband, Roger, and Richard
Geesee and his wife, Donna; to her brother-in-law, Kurtney Knight,
and his wife, Fran; to her numerous nieces and nephews; and to her
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Kathy Rae Knight.