Melissia "Lisa" Joyce Knight, of St. Joe, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.  She was 59 years old.

The daughter of Roy Lee and Louise (Sones) Nelson was born on December 4, 1964 in Marion, Louisiana.

Lisa was the owner and manager of Knights Quick Stop for many years.  She enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing word games on line with her Uncle Eddie, going to auctions, but most of all she loved playing and spending time with family and all of her grandkids.  Lisa also had the absolute joy of raising and loving her granddaughter, Jenna McAdams, into her teen years.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Valarie Ann Chadwick; her parents; and her Uncle Eddie, who she was very close with.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy Knight, Jr; one brother, Michael Nelson; three sisters, Brenda Nelson-Frisby, Sharon McCrary, and Stacy Nelson; 15 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

No service is planned at this time.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.

The family would also like to send special love and appreciation to, Aunt Ruth, Amber, Amanda, Bubba, Jeff, Nelson and Davis Frisby. Her best friend and sister, Brenda and to Shannon, her transport driver and wonderful friend.

Thank you all,

Love, Lisa.