Patricia Knox Obituary Patricia C. Knox 89, went home to be with our Lord Jesus on January 7th. She passed away at home after complications resulting from a hip fracture. Patricia was the daughter of the late Francis P. and Mary C. Kelly of Butte, Montana. She graduated from local schools, then attended Carroll College in Helena, Montana where she graduated with Highest Honors as a registered nurse. While at college she met Lewis R. Knox of Helena. They married shortly after graduation, and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Lew attended Marquette University Dental School, completing an Internship and Residency in Periodontics. During this time they were blessed with three lovely daughters: Mary Carroll, Eileen, and Tricia. They later moved to Philadelphia where Lew taught at the University of Pennsylvanias Dental School. The family moved to the Allentown area where Lew also began a solo practice in Periodontics. Patricia returned to academic work, attending Muhlenberg College, graduating summa cum laude with a BA in English, a secondary in Latin with teaching degrees in both disciplines. In 1980 she attended Lehigh University, Bethlehem, and taught Latin and English for 19 years in the Allentown School District. During her teaching career, she was elected to Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honorary, Lehigh University, Lifetime Member; Outstanding Teacher Award, National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship; Award of Merit, Classical Association of the Atlantic States. She served as President, Pennsylvania Classical Association; Vice-President, Philadelphia Classical Society; Regional Representative, Classical Association of the Atlantic States; President, Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary; and President, Lehigh Valley Dental Auxiliary.. Publications include "Teaching Expectations: Standards for Student Achievement," New England Classical Newsletter and Journal. She spoke before the American Classical League, California State University, Northridge; Classical Association the Atlantic States, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Pennsylvania Classical Association, Harrisburg, PA Following the deaths of her beloved husband, Dr.Lewis R. Knox, and their beloved daughter Eileen, Mrs. Knox eventually moved to Idaho to be near family. On May 8, 2019 she was broadsided by a cement truck, removed from the car by the jaws of life, and admitted to ICU with multiple injuries. Once recovered. She would always say, "By the grace and merciful Love of Jesus Christ, I am alive!" A former Eucharistic minister at Lehigh Valley Hospital, she was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title "Our Mother of Sorrow," urging others to pray the rosary daily. To close friends, she was known as Patsy or Pat, whose broad smile evoked a like response from friends and strangers alike. She loved sewing and quilting and was awarded the Viewers Choice Award for quilting at the Western Montana Fair. Crocheting, a special past time, allowed participation in a Prayer Shawl Group at Saint Pauls Catholic Church, the members of the church and group becoming close friends. Writing psalms of praise to God, and memoirs of family and friends fulfilled her. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Dr. Knox, her daughter Eileen, by her parents, and her sisters Molly Caplis and Joan Latka. She is survived by her beloved daughter Mary Carroll Knox (New Mexico); beloved daughter Tricia Dux (James), Nampa Idaho; beloved granddaughter Kelly Wolfinger (Brad) Post Falls Idaho and Two Great Grandsons (Boston and Max) and several beloved relatives. The rosary will be said at the beginning of the Viewing at 6:00clock on Friday Feb 7th at the Nampa Funeral HomeYraguen Chapel, 415 12th Avenue S., Nampa. A Catholic Mass will be said on Saturday Feb 8th at 10Am at Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church 510 W. Roosevelt Ave., Nampa. Reception Following. Burial will be in Missoula, Montana March 17th where she will join her beloved husband, Lewis and daughter Eileen. Requiescat in pace. Services Recitation of the Rosary Friday February 7, 2025 6:00 PM Nampa Funeral Home 415 12th Ave. So. Nampa, Idaho 83651 Mass of Christian Burial Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00 AM St. Pauls Catholic Church 510 W. Roosevelt Ave. Nampa, Idaho 83686 Interment Monday March 17, 2025 10:00 AM St Marys - Turner Cemetery 641 Turner St. Missoula, MT 59802