Mary Alice Foley Knapp

Mary Alice Foley Knapp, 84, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on August 16, 1941 to the late Virgil William and Emma Jane Brooks Foley. Mary was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church while she was able to attend. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, gardening, and sewing. Her family meant the world to her, and she devoted most of her time to loving and caring for them. Mary greatly cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray Knapp; son, Gordon Ray Knapp; brother, John Hale; and niece, Dawn Norwood.

Mary is survived by her children, Donnie Knapp, Alice Cagle, Karen Wilson (Mark), and Richard Knapp (Edie); grandchildren, Dallas, T.J. (Ashley), Denver, Dustin (Lindsey), Austin (Mollie), Patrick (Haley), Emily (Ross), and Mary Jane (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Peyton, Michael, Aiden, Mary, Ethan, Olivia, Isabel, Kiala, Vivian, Grayson, Graham, and Brooklyn; great-great granddaughter, Rosalie; and niece, Zina Hale.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow with Pastor Phil Whittemore officiating.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.