Ruth T. (Butler) Knight, born March 3rd 1935, passed to heaven on Saturday Jan. 16th 2021 after a prolonged illness. She inspired many throughout her life especially during her time as a special education assistant for Hillsborough Co. School System. After she retired she spent her days finding joy in the moments with her family including her husband, Joseph E. Knight and her little dog GiGi. Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents Kenneth Butler and Mildred Holehouse, her brother Kenneth Butler, Her Husband Joesph E. Knight, and one son David Knight. She is survived by her children Alan, Donald, Joyce, and Betty Knight. Her grandchildren Timothy (Kalyn) Knight, Rebecca (Justin) Bauer, Christopher (Danielle) Christmas, Michael (Jessica) Christmas. Crystal Koerpda. Her great grandchildren Kaden and Wade Knight, Dalen and Brent Jordan, Kaylee and Khloe Christmas, and Micheal and Camara Christmas, Kiersten Adams.