- Date Of Birth: April 15, 1940
- Date Of Death: June 6, 2021
- State: North Carolina
Celebrating the Life of
Elaine Gwendolyn Maxine Alston Knight
Elaine Gwendolyn Maxine Alston-Knight was born April 15,1940 in Siler City, North Carolina to Edgar and Mary Ann Alston. She departed this world on June 6, 2021 at Universal Health care in Ramseur, North Carolina.
Elaine was a life long member of Evans Chapel AME Zion Church in Siler City where she was baptized, enjoyed Sunday School, and served as a trustee until declining health issues restricted her attendance.
After graduating from Chatham High School in 1957, Elaine studied at NC A&T State University before moving on to attend Maco Beauty College in Greensboro where she graduated in 1958.Elaine was a beautician for many years. Before retirement, Elaine worked as an equipment operator in the boarding department at the Glendale Hosiery Mill until the late1990s.
Elaine married the late Grover Knight from Chicago, and to this union her beloved son, Christopher Knight, was born in 1970.
Elaine was a faithful member of the Chatham High School Alumni and helped to plan and host their annual multi-class reunions.
Elaine was preceded in death by her brother, Paul O. Alston; two sisters, Thalia Mae Jackson and Lovelia “Bumpsy” Edwards; and a very special niece, Mary Frances “Frankye” Alston.
In addition to her son, Chris and his wife, Tanya Knight of Randleman, Elaine is survived by long time partner, Elmer Alston of Siler City; one remaining sister, Catherine DeBose of Durham; grandson, Jamar Knight of Greensboro; granddaughter, Quela Knight of Durham; great-granddaughter, Gia Moore; her honorary granddaughter, Celia Phillips of Pittsboro; and a host of loving nephews and nieces.
