MANNING - Lola Clyde Swanson Moody Knowles, 93, widow of John P. Knowles, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter.
Born January 25, 1917, in LaGrange, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Mary Wright Swanson. First married to James Carlton Moody, she was retired owner and operator of the Manning Restaurant. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Pine Mt., GA.
Surviving are three sons, Jimmy Moody (Mary), Jerry Moody (Kathy), and Stuart Moody and Robin Locklear, all of Manning; two daughters, Mary Kozy (John)and Charlotte Broadway (Ernie) of Manning; a brother, Ed Swanson of LaGrange, GA; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Stacy Carl Moody.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, in Warm Springs Cemetery, Warm Springs, GA.
Memorials may be made to the Free Will Baptist Home for Children, P. O. Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
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CONDOLENCES
Sorry to hear of the passing of one you all loved.
Joe M Dennis
From: Joe M Dennis
Charlotte,
Thinking of you and your family at this time of sadness.
Tori
From: Tori Callaway Jones
Mary, Charlotte and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Knowles (Clyde). She was a unique woman who spoke her mind no matter what; such a rare quality, and part of what made her such an unusual, memorable and fantastic lady. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcy
From: Marcy Frierson
grandma; we've spent many years together. i can't even remember the times you've been there for me whenever i needed to talk or whenever i just needed someone to spend time with. i used to love going out to your house to see you. it was my most favorite thing in the whole world to do. i can't count on my hands & feet the times that you've taken me fishing & ended up yelling at me because my line popped or either i lost my little brim fish. you always knew what to tell me when i was in need of some good advice. you used to sit up & play cards with me & watch wheel of fortune with me. you used to love the atlanta braves baseball team. we used to watch that all the time. that & fishing were your favorite things to do. i love you very much grandma & i always will.
-malloree.
From: malloree.
We love you grandmama.We will miss you,but we know you are an angel in heaven with Stacy.
From: Robin,Cole and Hannah Moody
We love you grandmama.We will miss you,but we know that you are now an angel in Heaven with Stacy. We love you, Robin,Cole and Hannah
From: Robin Moody
Lori and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
From: Kathy Thynes
i am thinking of the family at this tme. my prayers are with you. I want to tell you your mother was a sweet lady. I enjoyed doing her hair for so many years. she was part of our shop family and will be missed by all in the shop.
From: linda elms
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT YOUR TIME OF SORROW....MAY GOD HOLD YOU AND GUIDE YOU...
From: CINDY
Dear Family,
You are our thoughts and prayers at this sad time but know that your Mother and Grandmother lead a very loving, Christian life and touched the hearts of so many people.
Linda Broadway Joyce
From: Linda Broadway Joyce
Mary and Charlotte we will keep you in our prayers at this sad time. Your mom was a very fantastic lady and enjoyed many times dining with all of you. God bless you all. Lynne and Leon Coker and family
From: Lynne and Leon Coker
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS...MANY YEARS I WORKED @ PIG AND NO ONE WAS GOING TO CHECK HER OUT BUT ME....I\'LL ALWAYS REMEMEBER KNOW HUMOR....KNOW SHE\'S WITH STACY NOW REJOICING...GOD BLESS!!!
From: SUZI CUTTER JUDY
We are sad with you in the loss of Mrs. Knowles. We always enjoyed seeing and talking to her. She was always so friendly and glad to see us. We will miss her. Mary and Truman
From: Mrs. Truman Jordan (Mary)
So sorry to learn of Mrs. Knowles' death. She was quite a card. She loved life and she loved her family. She was a hard worker. We'll keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Angie and Elvin Gibbons
