MOUNT VERNON – Jane Geiger Knox went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband, Jerry, on Nov. 12, 2022, in Cary, N.C. She lived in North Carolina since 1966 when she moved from West Virginia with her late husband, Jerry, who loved and cherished her for 65 years. Jane was the second daughter of John and Gladys Geiger. John was a school superintendent in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Gladys was a devoted wife and mother. Jane graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1953 and attended University of Michigan from 1953 to 1957. She was a kindergarten teacher and married Jerry Knox in l957.
They moved to Toledo, Ohio, where they made their home for 5 years and had three sons. Then Jerry took a job with Johnson Service Company in Charleston, West Virginia, where their daughter was born.
In 1966 they moved to Greensboro, N.C., where they raised their children and became very involved in the community. Jane was an amazing woman as she supported her husband in his vocation, was involved in her children’s schools and extra-curricular activities. Jerry and Jane were active members at Trinity Church and served on the Young Life Committee. Later, they helped establish Greensboro Bible Church. Jane was a devoted Christian, with gifts of hospitality and service as she faithfully opened her heart and home to many – family, friends, and missionaries. After retirement, Jane and Jerry moved to Old North State, N.C., where Jane enjoyed gardening and playing bridge. Later they moved to Bermuda Village in Advance, N.C., where they lived for thirteen years. In 2021, they moved to Cary, N.C., to be closer to family.
Jane is survived by three sons, John, Tom and Dan; daughter, Sarah Bush; and 10 grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Jane Knox to Young Life at Greensboro Young Life Office, 4713 Kingswood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27410, or Westover Church – mission fund, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
