Phyllis D. Knight

Phyllis D. Knight passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 25,

1946, in Washington, D.C. to the late Mr. Joseph and Ethel Knight Sr.

Phyllis grew up in Washington, D.C. attending Simon Elem., Hart Jr. High, and Chamberlain

Vocational High School. Phyllis graduated from Federal City College with a BS in Physical

Education. She entered the workforce as a clerk at the Department of Labor. She worked as a

stenographer in the U.S. District Courthouse.

In January 1970, Phyllis D. Knight joined the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington,

D.C. She was actively involved in Community Youth Services, a Coordinator of 7D Crossing

Guards, and an Assistant Coordinator of 7D Explorers Program. She was a member of the

Metropolitan Police Department Gospel Choir, the Policewomen’s softball team, and the Police

Women in Action Program. Officer Phyllis D. Knight served her city for almost 38 years.

Celebrated as the “Queen of 7D “.

Phyllis was a member of AP Shaw United Methodist Church in S.E. Wash., D.C. She was a

sister of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. She loved to travel, visiting many places

abroad (Spain, Italy, London, Paris) and North America. Dining-out was a must and so was her

need to collect any menu. Anyone who truly knew Phyllis also knew her weakness for

SHOPPING.

A fierce protector of those she loved. She exemplified the role of daughter, sister, mother, lover,

friend, and WOMAN. A woman that changed minds on what courage looks like. A mother that

made your failures your stepping stones. She was the wind beneath your wings and kept the

wind at her back. Once you have met her you will never forget her.

She is survived by her daughter Ursula R. Knight-Harris-Turner, son in-law Marquis

Harris-Turner, three grandchildren/Erika Knight-Hawkins (Jeffery Hawkins), eleven

great-grandchildren, siblings (Ethel, Marian, Joseph Jr., and Monica), nieces, and nephews.

Private, Prideful, Protector

Lioness

Matriarch

“All hail , Queen of 7D”

Phyllis D. Knight

She was preceded in death by her daughter and brother Marvin Knight.