Linda Hammann Knauth
Linda Hammann Knauth joined our Lord on January 2, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 90 years old. She was born Linda May Hammann on July 2, 1934, to Alletah and Edwin Hammann in Sherman, Texas. Linda grew up in Dallas, Texas, and attended SMU for her undergraduate degree and then received a Masters in Music from the University of Texas. She married Jay Francis Knauth on July 18, 1959. They went on to have three boys: Patrick Wade (Kristi) Knauth, Christopher Edwin Knauth, and Kurt J. (Laura) Knauth. Her grandchildren include Patrick (Haylee), Kelsey, Caroline, Taylor (Will), Matt, Jake, and Cutter with one great-grandson, Everett Knauth.
Linda dedicated her life’s work to teaching, serving in a variety of teaching roles including countless classes of elementary students, serving as the music teacher at a variety of local schools, and taught piano from 3:30 until 7 every day after school. She balanced these roles while raising three boys after the death of her husband, Jay, in 1980. She went on to put all three boys through college, as well as law school, medical school, and an additional undergraduate degree. Selfless and strong in her faith, she attended St Mark’s Episcopal Church where she also participated in the choir. She was sure to take her boys out to Fort Davis every year for Bloys Camp Meeting, a “cowboy” church retreat focusing on scripture and joyful worship. Piano was her passion, and she played as a concert pianist with the Women’s Club of Beaumont with her last performance in 2015 at the age of 81.
Linda loved to travel and heroically took her three boys on road trips to Colorado and Arkansas every summer. As a young woman out of college, she relished her trip to Europe with her best friends. Later in life, she made great efforts to take her grandchildren on youth hostel retreats around the country while also taking many trips with friends throughout the years.
Remembered for her infectious smile and laughter, Linda has left a legacy of love, selflessness, and hard work. She was an inspiration to us all, and she is sorely missed. We are consoled that she is finally at peace with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We’d like to add special gratitude to April Adaway, and the amazing staff at April’s House of Angels. Diane, Sarah, Megan, and Ashley all took such loving care of Linda over the last year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A gathering of Mrs. Knauth’s family and friends will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the Cloister Room, with her funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bloy’s Campmeeting Association, c/o Angela Becker, 6 Desta Drive, Suite 2670, Midland, Texas 79705 give online, in her name.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
The Cloister Room at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
- 680, Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77701,
- January 9, 2025
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
- 680, Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- January 9, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Mrs. Knauth was my second grade teacher at Amelia Elementary. That was in 1962, so she would have been 28 years old. She was among my favorites as a teacher. Prayers for her family.
Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.
Pat, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers
I sang with Linda in the late 1960 in the St. Marks Episcopal Choir and again when I returned to Beaumont in the 1990s. She was a good friend and an excellent choir member. She was a loving and determined single mom that her sons got a good education. She never said it to me, but she said it often to our friend Ann Cobb. “I may eat dog food time to time, but my boys will get a good education.” I don’t know about dog food but I know she made sure her sons were well educations. I miss Ann and I miss our choir friends Ann and Genie and Harriet – quite a choir in Heaven.
Pat I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
I met Linda through membership in Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, women educators association. She was very active in the Eta Chapter until her health began to decline. She played our Song at meetings and was a vital part of the chapter for many years. I am thankful to have known her even though I did not teach either her.
My deepest sympathies,
Sherilyn Goodman
Pat
Your family is in my prayers.
Rest in Peace, Linda. Heaven is a sweeter place!
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time of loss. May you find comfort from your memories.
A wonderful Mother. Lady and friend to all of the Wrights.
Our love and prayers are with you
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry to hear of Linda’s death. She will always be remembered fondly by my family. She taught 3 of my 4 kids and they all loved being in her class. Craig was in her class with Patrick. I always enjoyed seeing her when we were both substitutes. In her later years I was able to see her at Collier Park where she and my mom became friends. I know the last several years were hard. Now Linda and my mom are both in Heaven. Prayers and hugs for your family.