of Conway, AR
May 9, 1927 - August 13, 2024
Mary Magdalene Knopp was born on May 9, 1927 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Joe Fleming and Ola Wilkes Fleming. She went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024 in Conway, Arkansas.
Our beloved Mother and 'Mamaw' lived a very fulfilled 97 years before joining her loved ones in Heaven. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Knopp; one son, Johnny Knopp; one grandson, Christopher Knopp and one sister, Jerita Kersey.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Janis Newman (Frank) of Conway; two grandsons, Chuck Newman (Stephani) of Conway and Nick Newman (Morgan) of Vilonia; as well as nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Reba Parish of Bee Branch and Ladon Bonds of Damascus. Mary also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews whom she was very close to. She was very proud of her family, as was evident when she would hold one of her great-grandchildren or great-great-grandchildren. Her laughter was contagious and she taught her family what love can and should be. She loved her family with all of her heart and even after her loved ones passed, her love for them carried on through conversations and shared memories and her family could always feel her warmth and compassion. She was a true matriarch and will be greatly missed.
Mary was a longtime member of Brumley Baptist Church in Conway. Her physical health restricted her from attending church in recent years, but her love for the Lord never wavered. She was a faithful Christian. For many years she devoted herself to SAS Shoe Factory in Conway. She met many lifelong friends there and she was known by all to be a hard-working and committed employee, co-worker and friend.
One of the best ways she loved her family and friends was through cooking. If you were at Mamaw's house, she was going to feed you. We will always cherish the sweet memories of her chicken and dressing, homemade biscuits and gravy, fried squash and okra, butter roll dessert and many other dishes she would comfort the family with over the years. Another one of her greatest past-times was watching and cheering for the Razorbacks. During football and basketball season, you could always find her watching. When they were not playing, you could find her sitting outside on her porch, watching and admiring nature. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her life was lived with love, which will be an inspiration to us all going forward. We can rejoice in the promise that her journey has not ended with death and we will carry on her legacy while she waits for us in Heaven.
We will celebrate the life of Mary Magdalene Knopp at 11:00am on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00am. Interment will immediately follow the service at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
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16 Condolence(s)
Nancy Rhodes
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Janis and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. I loved visiting with her whenever I ran into her. She will be missed.
Ann Peters
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Janis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Our Moms are so very special to us. I know your wonderful memories will help you through these difficult days. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ann and David.
Pat Hepner
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
I was thinking about Mary's homecoming and oh how she loved her family and oh how they loved her!
Danny fleming
Monday, August 19, 2024
So sorry to hear, praying for the family!!
Tena Henderson
Monday, August 19, 2024
I love you with all my heart.
Randy & Tracy Fleming
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Prayers for you all, so sorry to hear of her passing.
Wanda Gilmore
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Oh Mary! You will be missed by many and me too! You were one of the many lights and friends of SAS! Fly high spread those wings. We all loved you! You will never be forgotten. Prayers for the family.
Glenda Baker
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Janis and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It’s never easy. Sending love, and prayers.
Charlotte Franklin Troutman
Saturday, August 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet lady and family.
Vicki Hutto
Saturday, August 17, 2024
So very sorry! Loved her
Malcolm Turner
Friday, August 16, 2024
Janis and family,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Malcolm
Judy Luyet
Friday, August 16, 2024
Janis and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom.our prayers are with all of you.
Judy and Ron Luyet
Marilyn Whitley
Friday, August 16, 2024
Mary was a very Special Longtime Friend...her witty personality kept us laughing a lot. I will always cherish her friendship...she was blessed with a family that loved her dearly RIP my friend.
Jerry, Janis Robbins & Euna Garrett
Thursday, August 15, 2024
We are sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, I worked with your Mom Mary at Barry Shoe Co. My mother, Euna, worked with Mary several years including International Shoe, Barry and SAS shoes. I know that she would be sad to hear this and would want one of us to share our condolences, love and support from her and all of us. You are all in our prayers. God bless you and be close to you.
Marcus Shock
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Janis,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Your Mom was a very special lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her. May peace be with you.
Tim Starkey
Thursday, August 15, 2024
I am sorry for your loss I will keep uou in my prayers