Ida Jane Keel Knowles of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026, after a short illness. She was known as “Ninnie” by her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
She was born Ida Jane Keel on March 5, 1929, in New Hope, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Knowles; her father, Oran Allen Keel; her mother, Fannie Clark Keel; her sister, Marjorie O’Neal; and her brothers, Jack Keel and Edward Keel.
She is survived by her sister, Peggy Ayers; her brother, Hardie Keel; her daughter, Deborah Knowles Alexander and husband, John Alexander, of Plano, TX; her son, Larry Knowles and wife, Cyndee, of Port St. Joe, FL; and five grandchildren: Brad Alexander of Sherman Oaks, CA; Kaytlyn Knowles of San Antonio, TX; Myranda Ferguson of Princeton, TX; Keeley Alexander of Plano, TX; and Loran Knowles of San Antonio, TX. She also has four great-grandchildren: Clarke Wilkes, Ellison Wilkes, Schaffer Wilkes, and Gemma Rose Ferguson.
She was a hairstylist and worked in her own salon in Hazel Green for many years, retiring at age 92. Ms. Knowles was known as Janie by all her friends and customers. She loved her work and the people she served.
She was a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother and found joy in spending time with all her loved ones. She was a wonderful cook and an expert seamstress as well.
There will be a graveside Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30, at 2:00 PM at State Line Cemetery in Hazel Green. Guests are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to the service.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
