Betty Ann Knack, age 81 of Cottontown passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home. She was born February 9, 1944 in Plainfield, NJ to Lucka John & Anna Capparelli Greco. She worked as a principal and secretary for Gaylord Middle School until her retirement. Betty enjoyed painting, cooking, making jewelry and flower gardening. She was an avid Elvis fan and attended White House First United Methodist Church until covid. During and after the pandemic, she watched the services online. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Knack; brother-in-law, Alan Bender. She is survived by her sons, John Knack, Clarksville, TN and Ken (Jessi) Knack, Cottontown, TN; daughter, Amanda (Mike) Orr, Chapel Hill, TN; brother, John (Kathy) Greco, Milford, NJ; sisters, Arlene (Tony) Sumski, Bloomsburg, NJ and Patti Bender, Readington, NJ; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. A private family memorial service will be held in July. Her ashes will be placed in the columbarium at Hillcrest Cemetery with her husband. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
