Helen Leanora Knox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

We never knew that the Lord would call you home that night.In life we love you and now that you are gone.We love you still. Are hearts are broken. But now your Home. We love you Mommy. Helen Leanora Knox was born December 15, 1937 in Pittsburgh PA. She was 1 of 6 children from the union of Odessa McElroy and Lewis Berry,SR. to her siblings he nickname was Snooki. She went to Westinghouse High School and also graduated from Connolley Vocational High School for Culinary. Helen united in marriage to George M. Knox Sr. and they were married for 56 years. Out of this union there were two children Shellee and George Jr. She and George moved to Homestead PA to raise them. Helen worked in the food industry for many years, and she was loving caregiver for her grandchildren. A loyal member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed bingo and going to the casino,reading and her grandchildren. Helen was a spicy but was loved by many. Helen Knox departed this life on Sunday November 25,2018. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Odessa Berry; sisters Barbara, Winifred and brother Charles. She leaves to cherish her memory husband George M.Knox Sr. daughter Shellee Knox-Green(Samuel) son George M. (Jamie)Knox Jr. 3 grandchildren Eric, Samuel, Kiona; one great grandchild Zaira Fowler;brother Lewis Berry Jr. sister Correna Mogab and host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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Helen Leanora Knox

December 15, 1937 - November 25, 2018