Evangelist Eula Mae McKnight, 63, was born in Havana, Fla. to Geneva McKnight but she was a lifelong resident of Madison. Her mother; brothers, Willie McKnight and Cleveland “Keybo” McKnight; adopted son, Danielle Wiggins; and adopted daughter-in-law, Chermon Lewis; all preceded her in death.
Celebration of Life Services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in the sanctuary of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 497 SW Georgetown Road, in Madison. A public viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 in the chapel of J.P. Moore Mortuary, 379 W. Base Street, in Madison, (850) 973-6677.
Evangelist Eula Mae was the identical twin sister to Connie Mae, who until they reached adulthood and had their own families, they were always together; one sister was seldom, if ever, seen without the other. They were 1976 graduates of Madison High School.
Evangelist McKnight loved the Lord and served Him with gladness. She was a believer who was baptized by faith, and His witness to reach others. She was a “people person” with a heart of gold. She reached out to help others because she knew it was her Christian duty to help those in need. For that reason, she often opened the doors of her home to do so.
As a faithful member of St, James Missionary Baptist Church until her health began to decline, she loved being a part of the ministerial staff.
Because of her passion for children, Evangelist McKnight first chose to become an at-home childcare provider. She later opted to work at the following daycare centers: ACTT, Bright Days, Kids Inc. of North Florida and Kids World. Children of all ages reflect on the daily lessons that she taught while seasoning each one with love, kindness, and respect.
Among Evangelist McKnight’s favorite wind down activities were cooking and watching soap operas. She loved seeing others enjoy her meals and/or dishes. She also loved watching “The Young and the Restless”, “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Guiding Light” whenever she had the time to do so.
On Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, Evangelist Eula Mae McKnight took her evangelism to a new level of spirituality. She now resides in her heavenly home where she will continue to serve the Lord with gladness forever and ever.
Death leaves heartache that no one can heal. Love leaves memories that no one can steal. Cherishing Evangelist Eula Mae McKnight’s sweet memories are her sons, Chadwick Powell and Samuel Houston, both of Madison; daughters, Aquilla Powell and Jasmine Turner, both of Madison; adopted sons, Damarcus Fudge and Deacon Bruce Denson, both of Madison; brothers: Sylvester Bellamy, of Tampa, Fla.; and Jerome McKnight, of Madison; sisters: Connie Mae (Rev. Lennon) Ware, of Madison; Virginia (Stanley) Bennett, of Cherry Lake, Fla.; and Marie Adams, of Madison; six grandchildren; along with many other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the McKnight family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, in Madison (850) 973-6677; Jamarien "J.P." Moore, Mortician.