Ruth Eileen Knight passed away on April 25, 2024 at Madison Healthcare. She was born on November 28, 1940 to Edgar and Charlotte Manley in Painesville.

Ruth was a caregiver most of her life. She first worked for Madison Healthcare, and eventually began her own home health care business. She adored her dog, Tigger, loved watching QVC, doing word searches and playing Solitaire.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Danny) Fults of Madison, and James L. Knight of Warren; grandchildren, Tara Fults of Ashtabula, Danny (Valerie) Fults of Madison, James Knight Jr. of Orwell, Jeffrey (Monica) Knight of Hampsted, North Carolina, Krista Knight of Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey (Brianna) Buck and Jordan Buck of Ashtabula, Joseph and Zackary Mitchell of Ashtabula, Ciara, Chaz, Caleas Fults of Madison, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Charles Knight; her parents; son, John Knight; brother Charles; sister, Grace; and brother James.

A graveside service will take place at 10 am on Monday April 29th at Fairview Cemetery in Madison. Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com