Sara Frances Teasley Knight

Sara Frances Knight, 98, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Legacy Village of Athens.

Born in Elberton, Mrs. Knight was the daughter of the late Jeff O. and Mildred Gaines Teasley. A hard worker, she worked as coil winder for Westinghouse and enjoyed gardening—especially laying sod. Mrs. Knight loved her family and was a longtime member of Prospect Methodist Church in the Fairplay community of Morgan County.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Carroll Bond and a grandson, Chris Bond.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Terrell Eugene Knight; sons: Gerald Bond (Debbie) and Joel Bond, all of Watkinsville; grandchildren: Melissa Pennington (Eric), Shannon Kilgore (Randy), Michael Bond (Jill) and Natalie Bond; five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at Bernstein Funeral Home, followed by services at 11:00 a.m., in the Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (www.stjude.org/donate)

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.