MARY KNOWLES

DeKALB, Texas—Mary Evelyn Nicks Knowles, 76, of DeKalb died Saturday, May 11, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Knowles was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Avery, Texas. She was a secretary and insurance clerk and a Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Joseph Knowles. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Ida Nicks of Avery; one nephew, Mark Nicks of Avery; one niece, Pamela Jackson; and a number of other relatives. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bates Family Funeral Home with Robby Bates officiating. Burial was in Woodmen Cemetery. Online registration is at batesfamilyfuneralhome.com.