Frances "Ann" Knowles, 82

Frances "Ann" Knowles, 82, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, June 20, 2026.

She was the widow of Raleigh Knowles, and a daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Carter Ezell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Ezell; and sister, Elaine Elliott.

She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Lovelace and her husband Jackie, of Ellenboro; her grandchildren, Maegan Kerbs of Columbus, Cody Davis and his wife Wendy of Bostic, and Ashton Davis of Durham; there are two great grandchildren, Charlotte Davis and Harlan Davis.

The family is planning a service in Magnolia, NC later, please check back with this website obituary for an update.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation service.