Josephine Knoblett, 87, of Palestine, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Heritage Manor, Robinson. She was born July 7, 1917 in Palestine the daughter of Adrian O. Bryan and Margaret M. Tracy Bryan. She worked in production at L.S. Heath and Sons, Robinson and was a member of the Oak Grove Federated Church, rural Palestine.

On August 9, 1942, Josephine married Rex M. Knoblett and he preceded her in death on September 12, 1999. She was also preceded by her parents; a sister, Helen Richards; and a brother, Leon Bryan.

She is survived by 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Faye & Max Dollahan, Coral Springs, FL, Murial Wiseman, Palestine, Nora Belle Wilson, Tyler, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 on Wednesday, June 29th at the Goodwine Funeral Home, Palestine. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 with Steve Batman officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Palestine. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Church or the Oak Grove Cemetery Association, with envelopes available at the funeral home.