Helen T. Knight, 76, of Laramie, died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 7, 1944 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Ollen and Lola (Fout) Tinney.
Helen grew up in Oklahoma and later moved to Texas where she taught in Carrolton Farmers Branch School District for 36 years. She later moved to Laramie and worked for ARK Regional Services as a case manager.
She then worked for the ACSD bus transportation for a short stint.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Tommy (Ginger) Knight of Checotah, OK and Mandy (Troy) McMicheal of Laramie; her grandchildren, Caleb, Seth and Natalie Knight, and Sage and Dalton McMicheal; her brother, Raymond (Kay) Tinney of Checotah, OK; her niece, Pam (Steve) Moulding; and her fur pal, Tator.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the First Christian Church.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to LAWS and/or the Laramie Animal Shelter.
Go to www.montgomerystryker.com to send condolences or to sign the online guestbook.
Worked with Helen for a short time at ACSD. She was so funny and I absolutely loved working with her. R.I.P, Helen.
Mandy, Troy, Sage and Dalton, my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sue
I worked with Helen for nine years at McLaughlin Elementary. I learned from her and enjoyed conversations with her. I pray that good memories will bring comfort to you at this time. Sincerely, Karen Ivy
So very sorry to know of your terrible loss. We know Helen has reached her promised reward but we will miss her immensely. Mandy, Troy, Sage, Dalton, Tommy, Ginger, Caleb, Seth, and Natalie, thank you so much for sharing Helen with all of us. Know that it was all of you who brought joy to her life and smiles to her heart. Prayers, love, and hugs headed toward all of you. Love, The Kidson Family
Our deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of Helen; Mom and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Too loved to be forgotten"
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Helen from when she worked at the ARK. Chris and Tina Mogensen
Mom I love you and I will miss you deeply. I will be thinking of you when I read those books. Love Troy
Helen helped make me the teacher I am today. I loved teaching with her when I was a baby teacher in 1994. Prayers for her family. Helen, you will be missed!
Mrs Knight was an amazing teacher at McLaughlin Elementary School. Both of my daughters, Nikki Walden Clark and Meridith Walden, loved Mrs Knight and both followed in her footsteps as teachers. So sorry for your loss.
Still so shocking and hard to believe. Our hearts are breaking for you guys. She was such a sweet, nice lady and she will be missed. So much love to you all
I'm so sorry for your loss Mandy I've never had the pleasure of meeting your mom but she had to be an amazing person My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Please know that we are lifting you and your family up in our thoughts and prayers. You are not walking this difficult journey alone.
So sorry to hear of her passing my thoughts and prayers are with you!