Edna Grace Knowles, 86, of Brewton, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 in Pensacola hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Knowles was a native of Abbeville, Ala., former resident of Greensboro, Ala. and long time resident of Brewton. A member of and secretary of Brewton First Baptist Church for 20 years, she retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with 30 years of service.
A memorial service was held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, at Brewton First Baptist Church with Rev. Cavin Cawthon officiating and Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral home directing.
Mrs. Knowles is survived by her husband, Ed Knowles of Brewton; three sons, Ned Knowles of Cleveland, Tenn., John Michael Knowles of Pensacola and David (Liz) Knowles of Brewton; two brothers, Tim Grace of Headland, Ala. and Wayne Grace of Dothan, Ala.; two sisters, Shirley Ward of Headland and Jane Reeder of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.