Mary Ann Nolen Knupp

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp, 77, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Karen Seifert officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour at the church on Tuesday.

Mrs. Knupp was born November 20, 1947, in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Jim Tom Nolen and Mary Louise Toole Nolen. She was a Librarian with the Russell County/Phenix City Library for many years. As an avid reader this was a dream job for her. Mrs. Knupp was also a talented painter. She especially loved to paint light houses and landscapes. Mrs. Knupp would often paint something special and gift it to family and friends. She has left a lasting legacy of beautiful paintings in our home to enjoy and remember her by. Mrs. Knupp enjoyed working in her flower garden. She would spend hours weeding and pruning and just enjoying her hard work. She was richly rewarded with colorful and vibrant blooms surrounding her. Mrs. Knupp was also a member of the Summerville United Methodist Church where she enjoyed fellowship and worship. While she is no longer in our daily routine, she is always in our hearts.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Knupp, Phenix City, AL; two sons, Jim Arlie Knupp and Gerald Wayne Knupp, II (Suzanne); one sister, Shirley Nolen Melton; three grandchildren, Logan, Avery and Mason Knupp; one step-grandson, Paul Kobza; one nephew, Steven Melton; other extended family and friends.