Obituary of Sharon A. Knight

Sharon A. Knight, 78, of Clifton Park, peacefully entered into eternal life at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Born in Jonesville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jennie Kessler Ray and the beloved wife of the late Paul Knight who passed away in 2014.

She was educated at and was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Sharon was well loved at Pal’s Early Childhood Care and Learning Center where she loved preparing the daily meals for the children. She had also previously been a Cook at Snyder’s Restaurant in Clifton Park and as a bus driver for the Shenendehowa Central School District.

Sharon enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Clifton Park Bowl Bowling League as well as with Erie Blvd. Bowl Bowling League, her cat “Cashew” and especially times spent with her family.

She had been a member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church.

Beloved mother of Rebecca (James) Pettit and Lisa (Christopher) Fitch who were predeceased by their father William McClintock, cherished “Grandma” of Justin (Hannah Sowle) Hayes, Adam Fitch and Branden (Rebecca Ladd) Pettit, adored great “Gigi” and Grandma” Knight” of Liara, Branden and Autumn, stepmother of Paula Foti, Venice Kennedy, Todd Knight and John Knight, also survived by 8 step grandchildren, sister-in-law Marie Ray, several nieces and nephews and her longtime best friend of over 40 years Wendi Heaton and Marion Clas.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 with visitation in the funeral home that day from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Facial covering, social distancing and capacity limitations must be adhered to.

Interment will be held in Jonesville Cemetery.

Sharon’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Albany Medical Center Palliative Care team and to Community Hospice for their loving care and support.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, in memory of Sharon A. Knight.

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