king Dr. Pepper, and smoking a cigarette or two; however, what gave her the most joy in her life were her four grandchildren, whom she doted on and was forever generous and encouraging. She always was focused on their happiness and set a shining example for how to be a loving human being. Mrs. Knecht is survived by her daughter Cecilia (Mark Winters) and son Philip J. Knecht Jr.(Sarah); grandsons,John Joseph ("Jack") Winters, Joseph Henry Knecht, Philip Xavier Knecht and granddaughter, Catherine Rose Knecht. She is also survived by her sister Jo Anne McGuinness Bach. Services: A rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a mass of christian burial following at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020, St. Francis of Assisi, 861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, TX 76051. Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities USA.