Elizabeth “Liz” Knight

Elizabeth “Liz” Knight, age 64 of Mannington, WV who was called home on Tuesday, September, 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and a few close friends at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. Born in Fairmont, WV the daughter of Dorothy Masters Smith and the late James Eddy Smith Sr of Mannington, West Virginia.

She is survived by her loving companion Joseph “Joe” Bittinger Sr of Worthington WV. 2 Children, Amanda Knight of Mannington, WV Bruce and wife Misty Knight of Metz, WV. 4 Grandchildren, Erin Liggett, Makayla Knight, Brianna Brown, whom she thought of as her daughters & her only loving grandson, Brody Knight whom she greatly adored. 3 Great Grandchildren, Everleigh Hedrick, Oaklynn Hamilton, and Maverick Hamilton the apples of her eye. 4 Siblings, Deborah and husband Kelly Knight, Kimberley Smith, Daniel “Danny” and wife Missi Smith, Grace Smith, Eva Smith and husband Chevy Ramsey all of Mannington, West Virginia. Several Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Charles “ Chuck “ Knight Siblings James Eddy Smith Jr. & Sara Zemonick of Mannington, West Virginia.

Liz always said “when wounds are healed by love, the scar is beautiful” “Life is a journey“. Taking a look back at some of Liz’s journey; she graduated from Mannington High School in 1978. She also won the title of the Mannington Fair Queen 1978. That same year she continued to show her true strength and beauty paving the way for many women in the coal mining industry. She was the true definition of a BAD A$$. Liz went on mining coal for the Martinka Coal Mines. Her proudest accomplishment was her life journey into Motherhood. She was beaming with joy when she was blessed with her grandchildren and then was on top of the world when she was blessed yet again with her great grandchildren. She had a great passion for cooking and riding motorcycles. She was a loyal member of the Moose Lodge # 1344 and the Elks Lodge #388 for 20 + years. She was a very selfless person who volunteered her time cooking for the Moose, Elks, & Starkey’s Old Time Saloon. Every meal sold out quickly as everyone loved her food.

Liz was always down for a good time and was always the life of party. She loved riding Harley’s with her biker brothers and sisters especially her long time companion, Joe. One of her favorite things to do was going to bike week with everyone. She made many memories there and shared lots of laughs and good times with everyone. She will missed by all of the people that love her.

Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 2-8:00pm as well as Sunday, September 15th, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The Mannington Elks Lodge will be conducting a ceremony for their lost member Saturday evening in the funeral home beginning at 7pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 1:00pm conducted by Johnna Starkey Moore. Interment will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.