Nancy Jane Moore Knight

Nancy Jane Moore Knight
March 8, 1949- September 27, 2025

Nancy Jane Moore Knight, age 76, of Temple, passed from this life with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home. Nancy was born on the 8th day of March 1949 in San Antonio, Texas, to parents Robert Lee and Lucille Irene (Landrum) Moore.

Nancy has been a resident of Temple for the past 32 years. After high school, Nancy would complete her bachelor’s in education from the University of Houston in Victoria, Texas. She would spend the next 22 years as a devout teacher, serving as a 3rd grade and kindergarten teacher.

On December 21, 1968, Nancy married the love of her life, Darrell K. Knight, in San Antonio. The two would spend many wonderful years together, blessing this world with a daughter and a son. Nancy was a faithful member of the Northside Church of Christ. Nancy will be deeply missed by her many friends and family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Thomas Moore.

Nancy leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Darrell Knight of Temple; daughter, Michelle Tarbet and husband Mike of Temple; son, Jonathan Knight and wife Andrea of Seattle, WA; and four grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, Nancy’s cremains will be scattered on a mountain in Colorado during a private family memorial.

Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with these arrangements.