Barbara Balentine Knight, 63, was born in Ruston, LA, on September 15, 1957, and passed away on April 19, 2021, in Baton Rouge, where she was a longtime resident. Barbara was a proud member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, but she was always first a loving mother and adoring grandmother to her two grandsons. Her world revolved around them. Those left to treasure her memory include her son, Christopher Knight of Denham Springs, along with his son Asher; son, Matthew Knight and his wife, Irena, and their son, Isiah, of Baton Rouge; son, Joshua Knight; sister, Karen Hurdle of Baton Rouge and her three daughters, Courtney, Brianna, and Madison; and brother, James Balentine of Fort Walton, FL. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Claude “Sonny” and Sally Balentine, and sister-in-law, Laura Balentine. A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church (8484 Old Hammond Hwy) on Saturday, April 24, at 2 pm with a visitation beginning at 1 pm. Memorial contributions can be made in Barbara’s name to First Christian Church.
