Elizabeth "Tibby" Knowles

Elizabeth (Tibby) Knowles, 97, a resident of Americus since 1959, went to her eternal home before 5:00 a.m. Sunday, December 5. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 8 with visitation at Hancock Funeral Home from 11:00 am- 12:30 p.m. and a graveside service at 1:00p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jerry Lillard officiating. Tibby was born Feb. 16, 1913. She was the wife of Bob Knowles (deceased) and is survived by her five children, Ann Johnson (B.T.)(Americus), Phil Knowles (Thomaston), Susan Morrison (Mike)(Baltimore), Robert Knowles (Nita)and Nancy Vickers (Larry)(Fayetteville, GA). She was also blessed with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. For many years Tibby was an active member of the First Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and was involved with the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. She was lovingly known as the “Lunchroom Lady” and served Reese Park School in that role from 1962-1975. She was known to all for her beautiful smile and her gentle loving spirit. She loved to laugh, have fun and play bridge. She was a wonderful and dedicated mother, wife and friend. Tibby spent the last ten years at Perfect Care and her family would like to thank all the people who took such good loving care of her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Methodist Girls Home in Americus, c/o The Methodist Childrens Homes, PO Box 2525, Macon, GA 31203 or online at www.themethodisthome.org/donate. Please designate the Americus location; to The First United Methodist Church, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709; or to a charity of one's choice. To sign our online guest book or share your own thoughts and memories, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street, Americus, GA, is in charge of arrangements.