Elizabeth M. "Betty" Knight

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Knight, 83, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home.

Born on Saturday, June 13, 1942 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Charlotte Murphy Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Marvin E. Knight, who died on December 2, 2024; and three brothers, Mickey, Pat and Jerry Murphy. Betty attended Perry Hall High School and was later employed as a school bus driver before working alongside her husband at the Knight Family Farm. She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and enjoyed playing BINGO and bowling, having played in local leagues.

Survivors include six children, Joseph Knight and his wife, Debra, of Littlestown, Timmy Knight of Hampstead, MD, Penny Webb of Wrightsville, Ken Knight and his wife, Bonnie, of Abbottstown, Marvin Knight, Jr. of Hanover, and Jason Knight of Hanover; 13 grandchildren, Whitney, Melanie, Daniel, Shantal, Timmy, Jesse, Robert, Ricky, Nicole, Angel, Dustin, Darrin, Brian, and April; 22 great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Cindy, Kimmy, Paris, Khrixis, Serayah, Liam, Arya, Zoe, Jaxson, Faith, Lexis, Arianna, Chayanne, Gabriela, Dakota, Kassy, Charlotte, Colton, LilyRose, Lily, Riley, Elizabeth and Sophia Jane.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive in Spring Grove with The Rev. Zoe Koogle officiating. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive, Spring Grove, PA 17362.