Gail McKnight

Phyllis “Gail” Chambers was born March 4, 1943, to Andrew L. (Doc) and Freda P. (Young) Chambers in their home on the Texaco, Reynolds Lease, outside Oilton, Oklahoma. She passed into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. In 1957, the family moved to Bristow, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Bristow High School in 1961. After graduation, Gail met her “Knight” in Shining Armor, William L. (Bill) McKnight, II. They were married on December 22, 1961, at First Baptist Church Bristow. Following Bristow, they lived in Sedalia, Missouri, Westville, Oklahoma, Cushing, Oklahoma and Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. In Pauls Valley, she was Financial Clerk for Pauls Valley Public Schools. She retired in 1998, after 22 years of service in the Administrative Office. After retirement, Gail and Bill moved to Cushing. She was a member of the Cushing First Baptist Church.

Gail was known affectionately as Grandma Gail to people of all ages. Gail loved cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially making butter cookies. After retiring, Gail’s pastime was crocheting edges on flannel baby blankets and adult napping blankets for family and friends. She considered crocheting her therapy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, A.L. (Doc) and Freda Chambers; her brother, Gary Chambers and sister-in-law, Patricia Chambers; and her father and mother-in-law, William L. and Julia McKnight.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill McKnight, son, Max McKnight and his wife, Sandra; son, Steve McKnight and his wife, Kim; grandchildren, Madison Camp and her husband, Clay, Isaac McKnight and his wife, Dr. Shannon McKnight, Dr. Cole McKnight and his wife, Gabbe, Mackenzie Williams and her husband, Jonathan and Alexys McKnight. Also great-grandchildren Dean and Harry Camp.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cushing First Baptist Church Nursery Fund.

Funeral services were held February 7, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, Cushing. Graveside followed at Fairlawn Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Matherly-Davis Funeral Home, Cushing, Oklahoma. Condolences can be left at www.matherlydavisfuneralhome. com.