Charlene Knox

May 26, 1943 - October 9, 2017

Charlene Knox, age 74, wife of the late Frank Knox Sr. left her earthly home on the afternoon of October 9, 2017 surrounded by all five of her children and returned to her Heavenly Father. Charlene was born on May 26, 1943 in Starkville, MS to Charlie and Gertha Lee Hogan. As a young woman Charlene knew the value of family. Upon the death of her mother Charlene and her 7 siblings moved to St. Louis, Mo in the spring of 1960 to live with her Aunt Charlie Mae. It was here that her and her 7 siblings and new born daughter would grow up together. Soon she would meet her husband of 49 years Frank Knox Sr. and fall in love. Charlene would spend the remainder of her life in St. Louis where she would raise and love her five children. Family and Faith was the most important to Charlene and she cherished them both dearly. Charlene’s involvement in the church began at an early age and continued throughout her life with the last 30 plus years being spent as an active member of Grace Lutheran Chapel. Charlene found joy in her ability to worship through serving others. Charlene was a part of countless organizations such as serving as a Girl Scout Leader for many years, working to establish the extended care program at the church, singing solos in church, serving on the PTL board, serving as member of the church board at Grace, and serving as a Sunday School Teacher and also on the Youth board for the young adults. Charlene also enjoyed doing anything to keep her family together whether it was organizing the annual New Year’s Eve party at the house, planning the 4th of July party or planning the annual family reunion with her sister Rose. Charlene believed in serving others as Christ served us. Charlene was preceded in leaving her earthly home by her devoted husband Frank Knox Sr. both of her parents and by her sister Cynthia Ford. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children Pamela (Craig), Francine A., Frank A. II (Jennifer), Dr. Francoise A. (Andrzej), and Fraetina A.; her grandchildren Marlon, Richard, David F.A., Bailey C., and Faze A.; her siblings John , Rosie (Ronald), Charlie (Gwen), James , Diane, Nelson and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. She was a devoted, loyal and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her. She spent her life touching others’ lives. She will be dearly missed and cherished.