Edith L (McCann) Knott

Edie Knott was born on Feb. 17, 1929, at the Halstead Hospital. Her parents were Leo and Genevieve McCann.

Edith was the oldest of two children. Edie attended country school until high school and then attended and graduated from Newton High School. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2025, at Paramount Community Living Center.

She married Robert Knott of Hesston on Feb. 6, 1949, at the United Church of Christ in rural Hesston. They had three children, Larry, Ronnie and Penny.

Edie was a dedicated farm wife and doting mother and nana. Bob and Edie hosted a tremendous number of sleepovers for their grandchildren where many lasting memories were made. She was known best for her deep love of family and compassion for others. She was a giver. If you went to visit her, you would most likely leave with something.

Edith was a master seamstress and made many wedding gowns for brides in the Hesston area. Edith was also an exceptional cook. She and her sister-in law, Pearl Johnston, opened a restaurant in Bob and Edie?s home named the Farm House. They had guests travel from all over the State of Kansas to taste their home-cooked meal of brisket and grits. Husbands Bob and Alvin helped in the kitchen.

Edie became an accomplished quilter after her children were grown and gifted hundreds and hundreds of quilts over the years to friends, family and people in need. She continued her love for sewing up until a few months before her death, making pillows for the residents at Paramount.

Survivors include her son, Larry (Gail) Knott of Wichita; daughter, Penny (Todd) McAnulty of Newton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Hughes.

Edie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Ronnie; and her parents.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date with immediate family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Hands Humane Society, Newton.