Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Wallace) Knight, 87, of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born March 27, 1935 in Winchester, CT to proud parents Melvin and Dorothy Wallace. Elizabeth grew up in Granby, CT and lived most of her life in the Hartford area. Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy (The Mount). Thereafter, she graduated from the esteemed Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. Elizabeth spent much of her nursing career working for Hartford Hospital. In addition, Elizabeth also went back and served as an instructor at the Hartford School of Nursing, continuing to pass on her skills and knowledge to future graduates.

On February 1, 1958, she married Irving Knight and they remained happily married until his passing on November 13, 2012. In 1967, they welcomed a baby girl Katherine and were blessed again when they welcomed a boy Jonathan in 1969. When the children became of age, she resumed her nursing career working part time at Saint Joseph College as a member of the nursing staff until her retirement.

A devoted wife and loving mother, Elizabeth was always involved in her children’s activities; subtly sharing sound advice in every stage of their lives.  Elizabeth was always active in her neighborhood, community, and various civic and church organizations. She was intricately involved as a member of the Alumni Association of the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing; most notably serving as Assistant Treasurer and President.

Elizabeth stayed active playing tennis and golf.  She enjoyed reading and shared her love of books with her children and never failed to cheer on the Boston Red Sox.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Katherine Schuele and her husband Jochen Schuele; her son Jonathan Knight and his wife Christine Knight; and her granddaughters Sasha Schuele and Genevieve Knight. They all love and will miss her very much.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. A Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Granby Cemetery (across from Granby Police/Town complex on North Granby Rd.). Calling hours will be held Friday, June 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Knight’s name to the Nicholas Parenti Gofundme page https://gofund.me/739d6e4a. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.