Zorritta Lee (Penwell) Knisley

Zorritta Lee Knisley, age 74, of Peebles, Ohio, died Sunday November 17, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1950 in Peebles, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russell Penwell and Clarabelle (Short) Penwell. She was united in marriage December 16, 1972 to her husband, Arnett Knisley, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Tony (Tammy) Penwell of Peebles, Ohio, Jody (Shannon) Knisley of Peebles, Ohio, and Penny (James) Jones of Midland, Ohio, seven grandchildren, Anthony, Chris, Katelynn, Monica, Cody, Addison, and Brooklyn,  and five great-grandchildren, four brothers, Roy (Carolyn) Penwell of Latham, Ohio, Rickey (Penny) Penwell of Peebles, Ohio, David (Marsa) Penwell of Peebles, Ohio, and Randy (Loretta) Penwell of Bainbridge, Ohio, two sisters, Melody Sue Cross of Bainbridge, Ohio and Peggy (Roger) Tong of Peebles, Ohio, and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Penwell of Peebles, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Penwell (infant) and Ora “Gene” Penwell, two sisters, Laura Mae Jackson and Susan Penwell (infant), and a brother-in-law, Joe Bill Cross.

Zorritta, or Zort as she was known, truly loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures like chatting with friends and family, going to yard sales and spending time her dogs and grandchildren. She made everyone feel like part of the family. When someone was in need, she was always willing to lend a hand. Anyone who knew Zort knew that she was fun to be around and made everyone feel at ease. She will be dearly missed.

Graveside services will be held 12:00 P.M. Friday November 22, 2024 at the Knisley Family Cemetery located at the family residence, 692 Fairview Rd., Peebles, Ohio, 45660, with Jeff Adams officiating. Burial will follow at the conclusion of services. Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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