Celebrating the life of
Ann B. Knipe
Passed away on March 27, 2013
Ann B. Knipe of Tybee Island, GA - Ann B. Knipe departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
She was born in Lansdowne, PA where she resided for 23 years. She moved to Easton, PA where she resided for 38 years with her husband and family before retiring to Tybee Island, GA with her husband in 1987. Ann graduated from Lansdowne High School and graduated from Briarcliffe College in New York. Growing up she spent her summers at the Jersey Shore and later had a summer home with her family in Avalon, NJ. She married James N. Knipe from Woodbury, NJ in 1948. They had three children. She was active in scouting, YMCA, Little League, and swim team clubs and Hospital Auxiliary. She was a lover of music and dancing. She was a devoted full time mother and homemaker for her three children and beloved pets. She loved being at the beach and camping with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James N. Knipe, father, Charles M. Boswell, mother, Nina Ann Boswell, and brother, Richard Boswell.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Brinson and her husband Lavon of Rincon, GA; Charles A. Knipe and his fiancée Justine of Mountainhome, PA; James W. Knipe and his wife Sandra of Bethlehem, PA; four grandchildren, Christina Brinson and Cody Brinson of Rincon, GA; Falon and Drew Knipe of Mountainhome, PA; two great grandchildren, Chloe and Cash Crone; step grandchildren: Joseph Brinson, Amy Luizza and their families, a niece, three nephews and sister-in-law Bette Knipe of Blackwood, NJ.
A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or The American Cancer Society, 6600 Abercorn St., Suite 206, Savannah, GA 31405.
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember your parents! They, to me are very nice people. I have a lot of fond memories of them when I use to come to their home to visit you Jim!
- Ed Engle, Easton, PA
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother, and especially sorry that we missed Jim's death last year. They were great people, and great friends of my parents, Tom and Jean. Peace be with you.
- Thom & Mary Ellen Kavanagh, Nazareth, PA
Rest in Peace our sweet friend & neighbor. We will miss your smile. Our prayers go out to all the family. May God Bless & Comfort you in this sad time.
- Nestor & Linda Gernay, Tybee Island, GA
Roger, Freddie and I {Freddie's Garage} send our deepest prayers to your family. We loved both ms.Ann and mr. jim very much. They will be greatly missed.
- laura leonard, tybee island, GA
My family and I have so many fond memories of our years living in Madison Knolls, and Ann and Jim were part of those wonderful years. For many years, Ann's e-mails kept me up-to-date on every subject....I will miss her. Bless you all.
- Ann, Easton, PA
Sorry to hear about your mother. Hope you and your crew are doing well. Please pass along our best to the family. Tom
- Tom and Polly Bedics, Hellertown, PA
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May the many wonderful memories you shared with your Mom comfort you in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Fondly, Donna Bergeron Miller
- Donna Bergeron Miller, Easton, PA
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember your parents! They, to me are very nice people. I have a lot of fond memories of them when I use to come to their home to visit you Jim!
- Ed Engle, Easton, PA
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother, and especially sorry that we missed Jim's death last year. They were great people, and great friends of my parents, Tom and Jean. Peace be with you.
- Thom & Mary Ellen Kavanagh, Nazareth, PA
Rest in Peace our sweet friend & neighbor. We will miss your smile. Our prayers go out to all the family. May God Bless & Comfort you in this sad time.
- Nestor & Linda Gernay, Tybee Island, GA
Roger, Freddie and I {Freddie's Garage} send our deepest prayers to your family. We loved both ms.Ann and mr. jim very much. They will be greatly missed.
- laura leonard, tybee island, GA
My family and I have so many fond memories of our years living in Madison Knolls, and Ann and Jim were part of those wonderful years. For many years, Ann's e-mails kept me up-to-date on every subject....I will miss her. Bless you all.
- Ann, Easton, PA
Sorry to hear about your mother. Hope you and your crew are doing well. Please pass along our best to the family. Tom
- Tom and Polly Bedics, Hellertown, PA
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May the many wonderful memories you shared with your Mom comfort you in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Fondly, Donna Bergeron Miller
- Donna Bergeron Miller, Easton, PA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
