Sherry Jo Knight, 83, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sherry was born on March 2, 1943, in Poteau, Oklahoma to parents Morris and Ruby (Mills) Qualls. Many of us knew Sherry Jo for her over 40 years as a Beautician, many knew her from her over 30 years and a member of Poteau First Assembly of God, or her over 20 years serving as the Sunday School Secretary, but no matter where you knew her from, she always greeted you with a smile and love. She loved God, she loved her family, and she loved her church family. Sherry Jo spent many years serving the local people of our community in one aspect or another, but today, even though we are sad, we rejoice in the works she has done. “She has finished her course, she has kept the faith! Laid up for her is her crown of righteousness.” So today, as we mourn her loss, we also look forward to the day we will see her again. Sherry Jo was an amazing woman and will be missed by all.
Sherry Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Homer Knight, her son Bryan Knight, her grandson Paden Holley, her great granddaughter Emmaleigh Knight, and her brother Jerry Qualls.
Sherry Jo is survived by her children Tina Holley and husband David of Panama, Oklahoma, Kevin Knight and wife Savanah of Spiro, Oklahoma, and Shawn Knight and wife Tina of Shady Point, Oklahoma, her grandchildren Brandon Holley Tyler Knight, Tony Knight, Josh Knight, Dustin Crase, Dustin Bailey, and Caleb Bailey, her great grandchildren Haylee Holley, Brock Crase, Brooklynn Crase, Lane Deeshazo, Leighton Knight, Knox Knight, Cash Knight, Carleigh Knight, Remington Knight, Lexly Knight, Tinsleigh Bailey, Paislynn Bailey, Jaxon Bailey, Addisyn Bailey, Carson Bailey, Jovi Bailey, Braxton Adams, and Dixon Adams, and her sister Judy Nash of Pennsylvania, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life Services for Sherry Jo will be held 10am – Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Covenant Church 2101 S. Broadway Street Poteau, Oklahoma with Brother Keith Williams officiating and Sister Cathy Williams and Brother Aaron Williams will be providing special musical selections. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma. The Family of Sherry Jo will greet friends from 5pm – 7pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. Casket bearers will be Brandon Holley, Tony Knight, Tyler Knight, Josh Knight, Caleb Bailey, Brock Crase, and Dustin Bailey.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Sherry Jo Knight has entrusted her arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through
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