Betty Jane (Sager) Knee, 91 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Westminster Canterbury.
Betty was born in 1932 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Melvin and Anna Sager. She graduated from the Winchester Memorial Hospital Nursing Program in September of 1952. Betty retired from nursing in 1999 from Dr. George and James Troxel’s office. She was a member of Braddock Street United Methodist Church where she was involved in the Women’s Circle. Betty was a member of the Winchester Garden Club and she also volunteered at CCAP in the clothing room. She was also involved in the Gleaning Project at Marker Miller and various Bridge groups.
She married Ross Edward Knee on November 28, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. He preceded her in death in March of 2021.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Clendening (the late Ron) of Tulsa, OK, Mary Beth Estes (Ken) of Winchester, VA; son, Scott Knee of Stephens City, VA; grandchildren, Christopher Folger, Ryan Folger, Ashley Folger, James Knee, Landen Estes, Morgan Estes, 10 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Mary Jane Edwards, many nieces and nephews and her dear feline companion Cali “Baby Girl”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; brothers, Robert Melvin Sager, James Franklin Sager and brother-in-law, Skeeter Knee.
A gathering of family and friends will be held for Betty on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5pm to 7pm with a service the following day, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11am all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Sherman.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Betty to a favorite charity of the donor’s choice.