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Celebrating the life of

Louise "Sam" McKnight Munn

September 12, 1950 - September 02, 2013

Louise

Savannah- Louise "Sam" McKnight Munn, 62, died on Monday, September 2, 2013 after a 4 year battle with Ovarian Cancer at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina under the care of the doctors and nurses at Waccamaw Community Hospital surrounded by her husband and daughter.

She was born to Martha McKnight and the late Eugene McKnight, September 12, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Northside High School in 1969 and received a BA in Education from Georgia Southern University in 1973. She got her Masters Degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She married Don Munn in 2009, and they lived together in Savannah, GA.

Sam was an elementary school teacher until she retired in 2012 and was passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Sam was an active member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church. She loved to go on trips with her husband and daughter.

Sam is survived by her husband, Don Munn; her daughter, Jennifer Smith; her mother, Martha McKnight; her brother, Gene McKnight, all of Savannah. A niece and a nephew and many cousins also survive her.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, September 6th at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7th at White Bluff Presbyterian Church.

Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael McKnight, Hunter Clemens, Warren Clemens, Konrad Clemens, Jim Pankey, and Tim Warren. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gene McKnight and John Bryson.

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Louise was my closest friend in High School. She live a house away & I have so many wonderful memories. Camping at Lake Hartwell, getting ready for our Prom & sharing secrets & dreams. Wish we had never lost touch. I will cherish the memories . Always Gyna

- Gyna, Grayson, GA

I am very sad to learn of Louise's passing. She had to leave us way to soon, but God knows what is best. She will really be missed by all who knew her well. My deepest sympathy to Louise's mother, brother, daughter, husband, and other family members . Sincerely, Claudia Louise's Spanish Villa room mate and Hodge Elementary co worker.

- Claudia Christiansen, Richmond Hill, GA

Jenny- My condolences go out to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Sam was always fun to be around. Hard to believe she was first my teacher... then my Dad's neighbor at Bell's Landing. I always enjoyed spending time with her at the dock. As you know, she loved you dearly & was always so proud of you! Hold your memories close! It's so hard I know... but take comfort knowing she's no longer in pain & you WILL see her again!

- Amy Morehouse Greene, Savannah, GA

So very sorry for your loss. Sam will be so missed by all of her friends and family. We will have precious wonderful memories to keep her in our hearts forever.

- Pete & Carol Young, Augusta & Savannah, GA

So very sorry about the loss of your mom, but I know she is better off and now she has a new body in Christ. Sorry we couldn't come to the services, we all love you. Susan

- Susan Smith Palmer, Vidalia, GA

Jennifer, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish all the great memories of your mother.

- Elaine Snider, Savannah, GA

Don very sorry for the loss of your love one. You are in our prayers. God bless you and your family. Frank And Liz Harn

- Frank & Liz Harn, savannah, GA

Jenny and Don, Please know how saddened we are to hear of Sam's passing. She was such a fighter and always upbeat and positive no matter what was ahead of her. You are both in our prayers. Joe and Gloria

- Joe and Gloria Aldrich, Lighthouse Point, FL

Don, From the Carolina Boys, their wives and friends, we are saddened by the loss of a great friend. We will always cherish the laughter and fun times at Surfside Beach. We are so thankful that she is in the presence of the Lord and no longer suffering. She was inspirational to us in her strength and faith.

- NC Gang, East Bend, NC

I was saddened to hear of Louise's passing. I was a roommate of hers back in the day in Savannah. Lots of fun memories . My thoughts are with her family during this time.

- Nancy Logan Brady, Raleigh, NC

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a special person who will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Deborah Roberds

- Deborah Roberds, Savannah, GA

Don you are in our prayers and thoughts

- Teresa & Keith Moore, Savannah, GA

Jenny, Zeke and I are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We have many wonderful memories of her from years past, Ossabaw Island, Bells Landing and many OYC functions. I do believe her happiest moment was when she gave birth to you. She was always so proud of you. I know you will miss her with all your heart but your memories of her will give you a lifetime of comfort. She was a kind and generous soul. She will be missed by all.

- Lisa Gaines, Richmond Hill, GA

We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Louise. May you take comfort in Rev.21:3, 4 which summarizes Gods purpose to bring an end to all suffering, including death itself. Mrs. Louise has the hope of enjoying these blessings. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.

- The Newkirk family, Savannah, GA

Dear Jenny, Martha, Mack and Don: I was saddened this morning to hear of Louise's passing.She was an old and dear friend. I have so very many wonderful memories of her and I will hold those close to my heart always. Celebrate her life for she was a kind and giving woman who should be remembered with much love. Know that I am thinking of you and that my prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Yvonne

- Yvonne Anderson Skenes, Decatur, GA

To Don and everyone who loved Sam I have no words. Sam was so kind to me this year when Butch was diagnosed with a thankfully benign cancer. We had a wonderful talk across the decks a month or so ago and realized our paths almost passed in high school--she went to Northside High School in Warner Robins and I went to Warner Robins High School-She graduated the year I started-small world made much more so by her passing. Our deepest condolences, Kathy and Butch Grantham

- Kathy and Butch Grantham, Savannah, GA

We are truly saddened to hear about Sam's passing. Please know that our love and prayers are there for you all. She was a wonderful friend to us and we will remember her always with much love ~

- Cherry & Sam Pittman, Fernandina Beach, FL

Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have many wonderful and fun memories of her and life at Bells. Huge hugs to you and your family. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman

- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA

Sam was an example to us all of deep faith, love of family, respect of all people, courage and grace under fire. Beautiful inside and out. An angel has returned to Heaven. We were all so blessed to have her in our lives.

- The Clemens Family, Kensington, MD

Our thoughts are with you and your family. We loved Sam and had many good times throughout the years. She had such a positive attitude and we always saw her smiling. Laura and Barry Shuman

- Laura Shuman, Fernandina Beach, GA

Mrs. Munn was always so caring and sweet, never rude and always such a pleasure to be around. I am a receptionist at her veterinary hospital and she was definitely one of my favorite clients because she would always be so friendly. She never mentioned being in pain or going through any trials. Although it pains me to know she's gone I am glad to know she is in the presence of our LORD. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God Bless You All!

- Ashley Donaldson, Savannah, GA

Louise was my closest friend in High School. She live a house away & I have so many wonderful memories. Camping at Lake Hartwell, getting ready for our Prom & sharing secrets & dreams. Wish we had never lost touch. I will cherish the memories . Always Gyna

- Gyna, Grayson, GA

I am very sad to learn of Louise's passing. She had to leave us way to soon, but God knows what is best. She will really be missed by all who knew her well. My deepest sympathy to Louise's mother, brother, daughter, husband, and other family members . Sincerely, Claudia Louise's Spanish Villa room mate and Hodge Elementary co worker.

- Claudia Christiansen, Richmond Hill, GA

Jenny- My condolences go out to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Sam was always fun to be around. Hard to believe she was first my teacher... then my Dad's neighbor at Bell's Landing. I always enjoyed spending time with her at the dock. As you know, she loved you dearly & was always so proud of you! Hold your memories close! It's so hard I know... but take comfort knowing she's no longer in pain & you WILL see her again!

- Amy Morehouse Greene, Savannah, GA

So very sorry for your loss. Sam will be so missed by all of her friends and family. We will have precious wonderful memories to keep her in our hearts forever.

- Pete & Carol Young, Augusta & Savannah, GA

So very sorry about the loss of your mom, but I know she is better off and now she has a new body in Christ. Sorry we couldn't come to the services, we all love you. Susan

- Susan Smith Palmer, Vidalia, GA

Jennifer, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish all the great memories of your mother.

- Elaine Snider, Savannah, GA

Don very sorry for the loss of your love one. You are in our prayers. God bless you and your family. Frank And Liz Harn

- Frank & Liz Harn, savannah, GA

Jenny and Don, Please know how saddened we are to hear of Sam's passing. She was such a fighter and always upbeat and positive no matter what was ahead of her. You are both in our prayers. Joe and Gloria

- Joe and Gloria Aldrich, Lighthouse Point, FL

Don, From the Carolina Boys, their wives and friends, we are saddened by the loss of a great friend. We will always cherish the laughter and fun times at Surfside Beach. We are so thankful that she is in the presence of the Lord and no longer suffering. She was inspirational to us in her strength and faith.

- NC Gang, East Bend, NC

I was saddened to hear of Louise's passing. I was a roommate of hers back in the day in Savannah. Lots of fun memories . My thoughts are with her family during this time.

- Nancy Logan Brady, Raleigh, NC

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a special person who will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Deborah Roberds

- Deborah Roberds, Savannah, GA

Don you are in our prayers and thoughts

- Teresa & Keith Moore, Savannah, GA

Jenny, Zeke and I are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We have many wonderful memories of her from years past, Ossabaw Island, Bells Landing and many OYC functions. I do believe her happiest moment was when she gave birth to you. She was always so proud of you. I know you will miss her with all your heart but your memories of her will give you a lifetime of comfort. She was a kind and generous soul. She will be missed by all.

- Lisa Gaines, Richmond Hill, GA

We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Louise. May you take comfort in Rev.21:3, 4 which summarizes Gods purpose to bring an end to all suffering, including death itself. Mrs. Louise has the hope of enjoying these blessings. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.

- The Newkirk family, Savannah, GA

Dear Jenny, Martha, Mack and Don: I was saddened this morning to hear of Louise's passing.She was an old and dear friend. I have so very many wonderful memories of her and I will hold those close to my heart always. Celebrate her life for she was a kind and giving woman who should be remembered with much love. Know that I am thinking of you and that my prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Yvonne

- Yvonne Anderson Skenes, Decatur, GA

To Don and everyone who loved Sam I have no words. Sam was so kind to me this year when Butch was diagnosed with a thankfully benign cancer. We had a wonderful talk across the decks a month or so ago and realized our paths almost passed in high school--she went to Northside High School in Warner Robins and I went to Warner Robins High School-She graduated the year I started-small world made much more so by her passing. Our deepest condolences, Kathy and Butch Grantham

- Kathy and Butch Grantham, Savannah, GA

We are truly saddened to hear about Sam's passing. Please know that our love and prayers are there for you all. She was a wonderful friend to us and we will remember her always with much love ~

- Cherry & Sam Pittman, Fernandina Beach, FL

Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have many wonderful and fun memories of her and life at Bells. Huge hugs to you and your family. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman

- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA

Sam was an example to us all of deep faith, love of family, respect of all people, courage and grace under fire. Beautiful inside and out. An angel has returned to Heaven. We were all so blessed to have her in our lives.

- The Clemens Family, Kensington, MD

Our thoughts are with you and your family. We loved Sam and had many good times throughout the years. She had such a positive attitude and we always saw her smiling. Laura and Barry Shuman

- Laura Shuman, Fernandina Beach, GA

Mrs. Munn was always so caring and sweet, never rude and always such a pleasure to be around. I am a receptionist at her veterinary hospital and she was definitely one of my favorite clients because she would always be so friendly. She never mentioned being in pain or going through any trials. Although it pains me to know she's gone I am glad to know she is in the presence of our LORD. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God Bless You All!

- Ashley Donaldson, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200