Funeral services for Jo Beth Holley Knotts, 82, of Martin, LA will be held at 1 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ken McLaren officiating. Interment will follow in Holley Springs Cemetery, Martin, LA. Visitation will be held from 11:30 A.M. until 1 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Knotts was born January 30, 1938 in Coushatta, LA and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Charles Ray Knotts; son Lynn Ray Knotts; parents Frank and Myrtle Holley; sisters Mercille Foster and Dorothy Price; and infant brother James Richard Holley.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Cindy Neal and husband Tommy of Coushatta, LA, Christi Savell of Martin, LA, and Jim Knotts of Martin, LA; brother Don Holley of Martin, LA; seven grandchildren: Bridgette Neal Bates, Jessica Neal Sharp, Cody Savell, Melissa Savell, Charles Lynn Knotts, James Lynn Knotts and Austin Knotts; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jo Beth was known to her family, as well as others she considered family, as “Maw”. After retiring from civil service with the State of Louisiana in 1997, she enjoyed working in her yard, going on trips with her family, camping, domino games, attending her grandkids’ school and sporting events, and cooking for family get-togethers. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Jo Beth was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Holley Springs Southern Methodist Church. There is no doubt she is rejoicing in HIS presence today. The family would like to acknowledge Bro. Ira and Ruth Schillings for their ever-present example of Godly faith and thank you for your ministry and love. Mama truly loved you both.
The family wishes to thank all of those who helped care for Jo Beth the last few years, including special caregivers Ramona Parks and Cindy Layfield, Dr. Gavin Chico, the staff at Green Meadow Haven Nursing Home, and the staff of Regional Hospice Minden.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Bates, Thomas Bates, Thatcher Bates, Zeb Sharp, Cody Savell, and Austin Knotts. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Neal, James Lynn Knotts and Tucker Bates.