I was a student assistant in the Counselor’s office at Garner Senior High School in 1968-1969.  Mrs. Knox was a role model to me. She was always gracious and kind and seemed so elegant a lady. We didn’t keep in touch, but I have never forgotten her. I was sorry to hear of her passing, but she left a wonderful legacy. 

I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear this news.  I am Frank Fowler’s granddaughter and met Betty Jean several times for dinner when I would come to Raleigh.  My mother in loved her very much.  I would love to make contact with family if possible.  So sorry.  

I have known Dr. Betty Knox since 1973 when we served on the American School Counselor Association and the American Counseling Association Boards together. Through the years she, Dr. Helen Washburn and I had the opportunity to be together a number of times. Dr. Knox was such a talented, exceptionally outstanding beautiful person both personally and professionally. Her many friends will miss her. My thoughts are with her daughter at this most difficult time.

On behalf of the leadership and staff of the American Counseling Association, we mourn the passing of Dr. Betty Knox. She served our organization as our 27th President. We were very fortunate to have her lead the profession during a very critical time.  

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Dr. Betty Jean Emmett Knox

February 9, 1934 – December 6, 2020

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