Mary Hyres Knoll

Mary Hyres Knoll, 76, of Clermont, GA, peacefully passed away on August 22, 2014 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Mary Hyres Knoll was born on September 29, 1937 in Orlando, Florida to Benjamin & Bessie Hyres of Winter Park, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Benjamin Hyres, Jr.; sister, Charlotte Kelly.

Mary Knoll was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, & great-grandmother. Mary was retired from the Florida Teachers Association. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, GA.

Mary Knoll is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Knoll of Clermont, GA; Debbie & Jim Lentini of Gainesville GA; Stephen & Rene Knoll of Acworth, GA; Keith & Cindy Knoll of Port St. Lucie, FL; Jim & Bridgette Knoll of Summerville, SC; 7 granddaughters; 1 grandson; 1 great-granddaughter; brother Robert & Joan Hyres of Lake Mary, FL.

There will be a memorial service in honor of Mary Knoll on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11 am at Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, GA.

In Lieu of flowers, send donations to Concord Baptist Church, P.O Box 190, Clermont, GA 30527 designated to "Adult Choir"

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) and Habersham Crematory, Cornelia, Georgia (678/617-2210).