Juanita Jane Knapp, 89, of Girard, KS peacefully passed away with family at her side, at 4:11pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Medicalodge, Girard.
Juanita was born August 24, 1929 in Girard, KS to Sherman and Connie (Helms) Sharp. She had two siblings, Jackie Horton, and Rex Sharp who preceded her in death. She attended Girard schools, graduating from Girard High School in 1947.
On February 28, 1952, Juanita married Frank H. Knapp Jr., who preceded her in death on August 22, 2007. Juanita worked for M & M Motors for four years. She then traveled throughout the country as her husband’s job required several moves. They returned to Girard in 1967. Juanita was a member of the United Methodist Church, Girard, where she was very active in church work. She was an officer in UMW and helped start the UMW thrift store. She was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Electa Chapter #23, Girard for over 50 years. She served as Worthy Matron and was active at the state level. She participated in many other community activities and will be remembered as the hostess of many family gatherings.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter: Frankie Knapp and wife Judy, Girard, KS; Tim Knapp and wife Jean, Springfield, MO; and, Rexanna Peterson and husband Paul, Pittsburg, KS. She greatly enjoyed her four grandchildren: Emily O’Donnell (Brett), Bradley Stroud, Katherine McMahon (Bryan), and Dane Knapp (Devon). She cherished her eight great-grandchildren: Peyton, Alivia, Blakely, Connor, Caitlyn, Kendall, Evan, and Aiden.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 at Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 West St. John Street, Girard, KS. An Order of the Eastern Star Service will be at 11:00 a.m. A grave side service will follow at the Girard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations directly to the UMC of Girard, KS or to Hospice Campassus in Pittsburg, KS. Donations also may be left at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com
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