Grace Eva McKnight

Grace Eva McKnight passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Cleburne, TX. She was born on February 9, 1926, in Ridge, MT, the daughter of Ernest and Reathel (Craft) Cadwell.

Grace's early years were spent in the rolling landscapes of Montana. She graduated from Miles City High School and later from Black Hills State College, setting the stage for a lifelong commitment to teaching.

In 1946, Grace's heart found its match in Arthur McKnight, and together they embarked on a journey of love and partnership that would last for 67 years until Arthur's passing.

Grace dedicated over three decades to shaping young minds as a 3rd-grade teacher at Belle Fourche Elementary. She enjoyed playing the piano for her church. After retirement, Grace continued to serve her community by offering her time in reading and tutoring children.

Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arthur McKnight, her son Russell McKnight, her parents Ernest and Reathel Cadwell, her sisters Ruth, Evelyn, Thelma, Carol, and her brothers Francis, Gilbert, and Phillip. The memories and love shared with them were a source of comfort and joy throughout her life.

She is survived by her daughter Marcia Solmes of Cleburne, TX; sons Wesley (Kathy) Calgary, BC, Canada, and Wendell (Karla) McKnight of Williams Lake, BC, Canada; her ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. Each family member reflects a piece of Grace's spirit, from her kindness to her unwavering strength.

Grace's final resting place will be alongside her husband Arthur, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, where they will be together once more. There will be no formal services. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit http://www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.