Blanche Avis (Kelly) Knapp

Mrs. Blanche A. Knapp, age 98, of Kinston, NC formerly of Lowell, Michigan, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born to the late Lt. Col. John and Iona Kelly of Grand Rapids, MI on May 21, 1924 in Sioux Falls, SD.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert Knapp, of Lowell, MI. Blanche is survived by her two children, son, Rev. Ronald Knapp, of Kinston, NC and daughter, Miriam Davis, of Muskegon, MI. She is also survived by her younger sister, Pat Hiller, of Grand Rapids, MI, as well as four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Blanche was very faithful in her attendance at church and participated in its prayer and encouragement ministry. Prior to retirement, Blanche sang with her church choir, played in the church band, and taught Sunday School. Before retirement, Blanche worked with local county governments with bookkeeping and tax collection. Her favorite employment was in a bakery while living in Waukesha, WI.

Final interment will be in Belvedere, Illinois.