Kathryn Sue Knotts
Kathryn Sue Knotts, age 71, of Chardon, went home to our heavenly father on March 18, 2023.
Kathy was born to Ellsworth and Esther (nee Blair) Briggs on Nov. 6, 1951, in Cleveland. She married Charles Knotts on Sept. 24, 1977.
Kathy was an accountant for several local businesses and, as a hobby, she decorated wedding cakes for friends and family. She was a member of the Chardon United Methodist Church and volunteered at the American Cancer Society.
Kathy loved to travel, especially to Seattle to visit her son Brad.
She enjoyed baking, playing with her dog Maisy Mae and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles Knotts, of Chardon; sons, Bradley Knotts, of Seattle, Wash., Joe (Amy Rose) Knotts, of Chardon, Robert (Mary Joan) Knotts, of Maryland, Ronald Knotts, of Perry; sisters Patsy (Bruce) Brigham, of Burton, Phyllis (Tom) Sawyer, of Huntsburg Township, Joyce (Al) Bates, of Burton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, their families and dear friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; sister Judy (Rick) Nelson; daughter, Karen Knotts; and daughter-in-law, Pamela Knotts.
The family will receive friends April 3, 2023, from 9-11 a.m., with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
The family asks for friends to join them after the service to celebrate the life of Kathy Knotts at the United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Cancer Society at www.donate.cancer.org in Kathy’s honor.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
