Nancy Knop

Obituary of Nancy Knop Nancy Marie Knop, age 66 and longtime resident of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. Nancy was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on August 25, 1944 to Robert and Bette Mae Williams. After completing her nurses training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she worked as a registered nurse, then became a full-time mother and homemaker for her family. She married William B. Knop on December 7, 1968 and was a loving mother to two children, Ann and John. Nancy and her family moved from West Bend, Wisconsin to Leesburg, Florida, in 1981. She and Bill moved to Pennbrooke Fairways, Leesburg, in September 2000. Nancy was a member of the Pennbrooke Singers, her community chorus group. She attended Pennbrooke Community Church and was a member of their choir. Her participation in both singing groups was a constant source of joy; her Christian faith and her love of music made these activities a very important part of her life. Nancy is survived by her husband, William Knop of Leesburg, FL; daughter Ann Marie Howard of Mount Dora, FL; son John Robert Knop (Sherrie)of Eustis, FL; granddaughters Kelsie and Lacie Gashaw of Mount Dora, FL; brother James Williams(Debbie)of New London, WI; sister Mary Zakula(Nick)of Anchorage, AK; niece, Kate Schuster(Craig)of Wausau, WI; and nephews, Ted Williams(Sacia)of Apple Valley, MN and Paul Williams of Greendale, WI. In addition to her immediate family, Nancy was cherished by innumerable friends, neighbors, and close family members. She maintained friendships that spanned over 50 years, and made new friends on a daily basis. Her circle of relatives, friends, and community is too extensive to list, but each member of this group was very dear to her, and she would want them mentioned in her list of "survivors". Services A memorial service for Nancy will be held on Thursday, February 3, at 11:00 am at the Pennbrooke Grand Hall in Leesburg, Florida. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Samaritan Inn, a homeless shelter for needy families sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Leesburg. More information about this organization may be found at www.samaritan-inn.org.

Nancy Knop

August 25, 1944 - January 28, 2011