Kelli Ann Knight's Obituary
Kelli Ann (Kendall) Knight
January 25, 1977 – October 24, 2025
Kelli Ann Knight, 48, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025.
Born on January 25, 1977, to Clarke and Joyce Kendall, Kelli grew up with her brother, David, and with a big heart, a quick wit, and an ability to make everyone around her feel seen and loved. She later built a beautiful life with her husband, Brian Knight, the love of her life and best friend. Together, they raised two wonderful daughters — Malorie, of Tulsa, and Brooklin, of Spartanburg, South Carolina — who were her greatest pride and joy.
Kelli worked in many retail positions over the years, but she truly found her calling in caring for the elderly. Her kindness and compassion touched many lives, including that of her dear friend Ruth, whom she cared for with devotion and love.
Known for her humor, warmth, and big heart, Kelli made every gathering brighter. She loved true crime TV shows, a good trip to Target, planning get-togethers with family and friends alike, and surrounding herself with laughter and love. To know Kelli was to be part of her family — she was an amazing wife and mom, a wonderful sister, the best daughter, and the fiercest friend. Everyone needs a Kelli in their life–someone who is selfless and loving, a rock, and a safe space. If you gave her time and a Diet Dr. Pepper, she could do anything.
She is survived by her husband Brian; daughters Malorie and Brooklin; her parents, Clarke and Joyce Kendall; brother David Kendall and his wife Ellen; niece Maria Kendall; her aunt Kathy Busch; her father- and mother-in-law, Wade and Linda Knight; brother-and sister-in-law, Scott and Nancy Knight; brother- and sister-in-law Marc and Kristin Knight; niece and nephew, Harrison and Lauren Knight, and an abundance of dear friends who will miss her terribly.
A celebration of Kelli’s life will take place on Saturday, November 1st, at 2:00 p.m., at Floral Haven Funeral Home, with a small reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Way of Tulsa (1430 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119) and the Tulsa SPCA (2910 Mohawk Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110) — causes close to Kelli’s heart.
Kelli’s light, laughter, and love will live on in everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
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