Cathy Knowles, 63, of Vero Beach, passed away on April 13, 2015, at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Cyril (J.R.) Knowles of Sebastian; daughters Jennifer Stambaugh (John) of Vero Beach, Christi Bourdette (Jason) of Fellsmere, Kelly Green (Mike) of Marietta, Ohio, and Holly Culbertson (Jesse) of Orlando; grandchildren Garrett and Zachary Stambaugh, Gavin, Ayden, Landyn and Addison Bourdette, Eli and Josiah Green and Bella Culbertson; nephew Christopher Ellison and niece Robin Ellison.
She was preceded in death by her sister Debbie Ellison.
Knowles was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., and lived in the Micco/Sebastian/Vero Beach area since 1966 coming from her birthplace. She was a billing and insurance coordinator at the Doctors Clinic 1972-2001 and the Florida Eye Institute 2001 to present. She was a loving sports “Mema,” and devoted to her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org, in memory of Cathy L. Knowles. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Sebastian Cemetery.