Obituary of B.J. Knamiller

B.J. Knamiller, age 74, of Rocky Mount, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 at her residence in Rocky Mount. She was born November 13, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter to Leslie and Helen (Vesper) Franklin. B.J. was united in marriage on June 22, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leith Knamiller and together they had shared the past 52 years until her passing. B.J. loved Teddy Bears and had a large collection of them. She enjoyed her extensive travels in which she had traveled all seven continents. B.J. was part of the JazmaTazz of Lake Ozark and was a member of Lake Ozark Christian Church. More than any thing else, she enjoyed spending time with her family. B.J. is survived by her husband Leith of the home; one son, Keith Knamiller and his wife Monique, of Rocky Mount, Missouri and one daughter, Kari Gubler and her husband Kent, of Frederick, Maryland; six grandchildren along with several other relatives and friends. B.J. was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Franklin.