Chloe Evelyn Knight

Chloe Evelyn Knight passed away on January 22, 2025. She was 93 years old. Chloe was born in St. Benedict, PA on November 17, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry Ream and Celia Britton. She graduated from Carrolltown High School with the class of 1949, where she was a member of the high school band. The band played at many local functions and was one of her favorite pastimes in her younger years. Chloe worked at Mercy Hospital in Johnstown after high school until she entered Nurse's Training in 1950. She graduated with her RN in 1953 from Miner's Hospital in Spangler, PA. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Philadelphia, where she worked at Byberry Hospital as well as Shriner's Hospital. While living in Philadelphia, she met William "Bill" Knight. Sr., who she later married after moving to Maryland in 1955. She and Bill began their life together on their first farm in Sudlersville, MD. Chloe began working at Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital that same year. She worked there until 1983, her main focus being the Operating Room. She always had an entertaining hospital story to tell about her shenanigans with the many friends and coworkers she had there. However, she loved taking care of everyone, whether it was at work or at home. After retiring, she continued to be a farmer's wife: occasionally plowing, or planting in the fields when needed, or even cutting grass at home. She never seemed to sit still. She loved to garden, canning or freezing her harvest every fall. Cooking was another of her many skills, and no one ever left her home hungry. She spent her time in the winter months quilting. She made numerous beautiful quilts over the years, many for her children and grandchildren. She also loved to travel, visiting many different places in her lifetime. A few of her favorites were St. Thomas, Hawaii, California and Ireland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Knight Sr., along with five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her three children: Mary Anne Spencer (Scott), William Knight, Jr. (Bobbi), and Melissa "Mitzi" Thompson; five grandchildren: Rachel Dennis (Jonathan), Alyssa Villalta (Danny), Brittany Spencer, Tyler Thompson, and Kayla Thompson; and five great-grandchildren: John William, Lizzy, Teddy, Paige, and Isla Chloe. Services will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 12:00pm at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home in Chestertown. A visitation will be held the night prior, Friday, January 31, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compass Regional Hospice at 160 Coursevall Dr. Centreville, MD 21617.

Chloe Evelyn Knight

November 17, 1931 - January 22, 2025