Annie Smith Knight was born on February 27, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC, the daughter of the late William Smith and Lillie Mae Smith.

She attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. Caring for others was something she did naturally, whether as a homemaker or outside the home as a patient care aide. She found joy in a variety of activities that included traveling, fishing, cooking, gardening and last, but not least, spending time with loved ones.

As a member of Shouse Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal(CME) Church in the Carver School Road community, she practiced her faith. There she was a Stewardess and served on the Missionary and Usher boards.

Prior to her passing in her hometown on February 14, 2025,she was preceded in death by her spouse, Willie James Knight, Sr.; her parents; and siblings, Lyndon Smith and Beverly Morgan.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Christopher Smith, Andra Smith, Terrilyn (Joseph) Wade, and Willie Knight, J r.; grandchildren: D'Ronnie Hillard, Donte Thompson, Carl Rowdy, Jr, Jaylen Jenkins, JaQuan Thompson, Willie Knight, III, Kevin Brady, Azari Smith, Kazne Smith, and Kanae Smith; five great-grandchildren; siblings: William (Joyce) Smith, Robert Smith, Samuel Smith, and Gloria (James) Parker, all of Winston-Salem, NC and Alex (Lisa) Smith of Augusta, GA.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends; and other significant and extended family members.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 12:00 PM, Friday February 28, 2025 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Family visitation thirty minutes prior to service. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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