Joan-Sandra (Hayman) McKnight, 86, of Coventry, formerly of Warwick, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Ida B. (Goswell) Hayman. She was the loving wife of the late Peter K. McKnight.
Joan-Sandra served as and educator for most of her life. She first taught in the Cranston School System and later at St. Pius V School in Providence. She was an active member of the Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, where she served as a Deacon and was a member of the Woman’s Circle and Church Choir.
She is survived by her beloved children; Andrew K. McKnight (Devra) of Foster and David J. McKnight (Pamala) of Chagrin Falls, OH, her twin sister, Lois-Belle Crankshaw of Attleboro, MA, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was the sister of the late Ruth-Gloria Dexter.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 11AM at the Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Avenue, Warwick. Visitation will be help prior to the service from 10AM-11AM. Internment will take place at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to: Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, is greatly appreciated.
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