Barbara Jo Knotts, 64 of Hebron passed away on August 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1960 in Newark, OH to the late David Lee and Margaret Ann (Moore) Knotts.

Barb graduated from Newark High School in 1977. She had worked at Arlington Care Center as an STNA for many years. She enjoyed cooking. Most of all she loved being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Amanda Green, Kent (Nichole) Smith, Annie Knotts, Brooke (Marc) Manning, Jacob Johnson and Jessica (Travis) Richards; grandchildren, Apple Green, Steven Lovell, Mason Rine, Christian Smith, Elayna Smith, Corinthia Bralley, Country White, Colton-Jacob White, Ashton Miller, Marshelle Manning, Addison Manning, and Ariah Manning; brother, John Knotts; sisters, Jani Knotts and Joyce Elliot; nieces and nephews, Hayley Knotts, Heather and Hannah Knotts, Josh Carver and David Elliot; and her beloved fur-babies, Kitty and Piper.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, ℅ Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, OH 43055.

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