Cynthia Renee “Cindy” Dorsey Knight, age 58, of Demorest, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lumpkin County, Georgia, on April 29, 1965, she was the youngest daughter of Margaret Taylor Dorsey Smith of Cleveland, Georgia & the late Harmon Dorsey. Cindy was a graduate of White County High School, Class of 1983, and a graduate of North Georgia Technical College, Class of 1988, where she received a degree in cosmetology. She was a hairstylist for over 40 years and the owner of CK Salon in Clarkesville. In her spare time, Cindy loved cooking, reading, shopping/running errands with her sisters, and trips to the beach. Most of all, she enjoyed spending precious time with her family. Cindy was a member of Zion Interdenominational Church.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Ann Carlyle Pardue & Pamela Irvin, and mother-in-law Janice Knight.
Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Marty Knight; son & daughter-in-law, Jonathan & Katelan Knight; all of Demorest, GA; mother, Margaret Taylor Dorsey Smith of Cleveland, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Jeannie & Truit Helton of Cleveland, GA; Sherrill & Doug Dockery of Clarkesville, GA; Lynn & Tony Hogan of Cleveland, GA; father-in-law, John Knight; brothers-in-law, Scott Knight; Danny Irvin all of Demorest, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, friends, & her grand-dog, Ollie.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary Heffner & Rev. Tim Burpee officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Interdenominational Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made in memory of Cindy Knight to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, ATTN: Toni – Hospice Inpatient Unit, 743 Spring Street N.E. Gainesville, GA. 30501.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inpatient Staff Unit, for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult time.
An online guest registry is available for the Knight family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
