Jena was born in Seneca, SC on May 13, 1987, and was a true gift from God to her parents: Mrs. Sandra Jean Stephens Knight and the late Roy Eugene Knight. Her passion was working with the underprivileged children, and she did this as an Instructional Technologist with the Greenville County School System. Jena had a generous heart and a wonderful smile that always lit up a room. She was a true “people person” who never met a stranger and loved everyone that she came into contact with. Her faith in the Lord made her works throughout life be impactful in every way to everyone. Everything she touched, she made better in this world. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving daughter, caring sister, and committed friend.
In addition to her loving husband of 11 years and her mother, Jena is survived by a sister: Tracie Birch (Rodney) of Six Mile; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Tim and Pam Putnam of Six Mile; a brother-in-law: Chad Putnam (Megan) of Lyman, SC; a sister-in-law: Melissa Hager (Scottie) of Mauldin, SC; special nieces and nephews: Alex Birch and Annah Birch Allen (Baker), both of Six Mile, Nolan and Brinkley Hager, both of Mauldin, and Ansley Jane and Gabe Putnam, both of Lyman, SC; a cousin who was more like her sister: Candace Thrift of Walnut Cove, NC; a grandmother: Florence McDonald Hughes of Six Mile; and her special “fur baby”: Allie.
At the family’s request, all services for Jena will be private. Those wishing to pay their respects to the family may come by Dillard Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to sign the guest book.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Scholarship Fund in Jena’s name which will be established during the next week. Those wishing to donate may contact the family directly by emailing Brett at [email protected]. Those wishing to make other donations can do so to the Greenville Humane Society via their website at https://www.greenvillehumane.com/make-a-donation; or to The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health: 2700 E Phillips Rd, Greer, SC 29650.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
