Gloria Fay Knight

Gloria Fay Knight, age 93, of Nashville, TN passed away at her home on January 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1932 to the late Arthur Ransom Neely, Sr. and Lula Mae Hammett. Along with her parents, Gloria is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Carl E. Knight, Sr., her daughter, Carleen Whitley, 8 brothers and sisters, and her daughter in law Terry Knight.Survived by her children, Carl E. Knight, Jr., William Joseph Knight (Vana), and Crystal Knight (Andy); son in law, Tony Whitley, Sr., honorary sons, Thomas Feeney, Steve Paul Garton, and David Patton (Melody); honorary daughters, Debbie Pemerton (Ricky), Shirley Wallace (Johnny), Dawn Fann, Donna Mae Neely, and Suzie Sizemore; grandchildren, Tanya Stoner (John), Tony Whitley, Jr. (Brenda), Zachary Knight, and Abby Knight; great-grandchildren, Kayla (JD), Megan (Randy), Anna (Jake), Jayden, Jakob, Caroline, Kobe, Isaac, and Delilah. Mrs. Knight was a teacher at West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian for almost 20 years. She loved all of the children she cared for and forged several lifelong friendships that she cherished. Most notably of those friendships were Eleanor Sargent, Sheila Pillow, Lesa Henry, and Kathryn Gaddes. She was also very proud of her time as a nurse's assistant for St. Thomas Hospital and her work with the Salvation Army. She was a Directorette with the Al Menah Shrine Temple and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was not only a mother to her own children but also a second mom to all the children of her neighborhood. To know Gloria, was to be loved and cared for by her. She was a kind, beautiful, and generous woman who was loved by all and will be so deeply missed.A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of West Harpeth Funeral Home. Pallbearers include: Tony Whitley, Jr., Andy Zimmerman, Jakob Schaefer, Zachary Knight, JD Vaught, and Randy Lynch. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.