Mrs. Mildred D Knox

Mildred Davis Knox was born on January 19, 1937, to the late Eugene Davis and Corean Rutledge in Silver Run, Alabama. She was the sixth child among nine siblings. At the age of ten, she confessed and accepted Christ as her personal savior. She was baptized by Reverend Murray at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Silver Run, Alabama. She later joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oxford, Alabama. Mildred was educated in the Talladega County School system and graduated from Ophelia High School in 1955. During her life, Mildred used the musical talents that God had blessed her with. She was known for her distinctive piano playing and for using her voice to sing hymns and praises to God. She and her siblings had a music group called Four Links of Harmony, in which they traveled and sang songs at churches. On a beautiful sunny day on Sunday, September 6, 1959, Mildred (Peggy) married her soul mate, Cealouar "C" Knox, and they were blessed with over 63 years of matrimonial bliss. Georgia Wynn played the piano as Sister Louise Davis sang Mildred's favorite song on their wedding day, "I Love You Truly," and this was definitely the love that sustained their wonderful life together. Mildred was a faithful servant of God her entire life. She was recently the pianist for Salem Missionary Baptist Church, where she served for 12 years. She also served as the pianist at many other churches throughout the area. Mildred served for over 61 years as a dedicated musician for the Rushing Springs District Association and was active in the BTU Congress. Furthermore, she was a Sunbeam supervisor for many years. Mildred was a deacon's wife and a matron. She gave piano lessons to her children, grandchildren, and children in the community. In her later years, she enjoyed listening to her daughter- in-law play the piano for her. Mama dedicated her life to her family, where she was not only a homemaker but a friend who was always available. She was a seamstress who sewed clothes for her children on Easter and Christmas holidays. She was a barber who cut her husband's and her sons' hair and a beautician who pressed her daughters' hair. She served as a chaperone for her children's sports and school activities. Her joy was cooking in the kitchen as she baked many varieties of cakes, pies, peanut brittle, and doughnuts. Mama was well-known for her homemade ice cream, barbeque sauce, and special fruit punch. She also made her own jelly from the fresh fruit her family picked. Mildred and C had a love for the garden. Both enjoyed planting and preparing the vegetables they grew. It was their joy to share their garden harvest with their friends, and they ensured that the elderly in their community had fresh vegetables from the garden. Most of all, Mama had the wisdom to help solve any problems that existed in her family. Mama always quoted to her family, "Why worry when you can pray?" Even though Mildred had no college education, she made certain all her children furthered their education and graduated from college. Mama always put her family's needs before herself; that was the love mama exemplified. On Saturday, February 18, 2023, God's will had to be performed and accepted. God dispatched his holy angels and whispered in Mildred's ear. Matthew 25:21, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." II Timothy 4: 6-8, "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lula Mae Davis, Louise Davis, Lorean Davis, Gwinderlyne Miliner, and Raymond Davis. Mildred will be sorely missed by her husband and children who adored and loved her so much. There was nothing her immediate family would not do for her. As our beloved Matriarch has taken her wings, the family has relied on faith and wisdom that she has left them. Mama's favorite Bible scripture, Proverbs 3:5-6, is always used to encourage her husband and children: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Mama never wavered her faith in God. Her husband and children will lean on mama's legacy of unwavering faith in God as they continue this journey of life. Our faithful servant is gone. Our hearts are broken, but we do realize God makes no mistakes. PEGGY, I LOVE YOU. MAMA, WE LOVE YOU. AND MAMA YOU LOVED US SO MUCH MORE!!! Mildred leaves a legacy of love and memories to forever be cherished by: the love of her life, her husband, Cealouar Knox; five children, Ronald (Betty) Knox of Oxford, Alabama, Annette (Glenn) Turner, Beverly (Ted) Mitchell, Sabrina (Talmor) Jackson, and Reginald Cordell (LaShandra) Knox, all of Montgomery, Alabama; six grandchildren who she loved unconditionally, Teldra (Malik) Thomas, Britney Knox, Whitney Knox, Eboni Gardner, Shamar Mitchell, and Desmond Jackson; one great- grandchild who was her little sweetheart, Kofi Thomas; siblings, Alice Clark, Ester Montgomery, and John L. Davis; in-laws, Mary Jane Davis, Dollie Mae Fomby, Cleophas Knox, Levather Whitby, Edna Knox, and Naola (Aaron)Thrasher; caregivers, Sheila Long and Veronice Davis; special great-nephews, ShoMari Payne, Mario Montgomery, and DeAndre Montgomery, whom she cherished in her heart; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends. She was a mother to many people and her presence impacted many lives. Although she is gone, she will always be with us in spirit and in our hearts.

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Mrs. Mildred D Knox

January 19, 1937 - February 18, 2023