Obituary of Brenda Sharon Knock

Brenda S. Knock, age 79 passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City after a sudden & unexpected heart issue.

Memorial services will be at 6pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Family Church of Iowa City, where there will be a time of visitation beginning at 4pm until the services.  Private family burial services will take place at the Marengo Cemetery at 2pm before visitation on the 18th. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Knock family.  To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Brenda Sharon Henley was born December 22, 1946, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Claude and Minnie (Williamson) Henley.  Her family moved to the Williamsburg area where she attended school, graduating from Williamsburg High School.  She was united in marriage to Gerald E. “Jake” Knock, the love of her life, on December 18, 1965, in Marengo.  Prior to her retirement, Brenda worked in the clerical aspect for a number of places over the years. Brenda enjoyed reading, walking every day, was very active in her church and lived her strong faith daily. She was so very proud of her family and this only became more obvious when the grandchildren were born.  She loved being with her grandchildren whether at sporting events, going out to dinner, playing games, making cookies, etc. She was the Grandma every grandchild would want!  Her family and faith were what mattered most to Brenda in this world.

Her family includes her sons, Larry and his wife, Jenni Knock, and David Knock; grandchildren, Kade, Grace, Avery, Alyssa, and Adam. Brenda’s siblings include Bobby Henley, Wanda Raybould, Roger Henley (Judy), Jim Henley (Jean), Kathy Hannah (Eddie), Sue Rider (Rex), Sally Grant (Scott), Ella Gean Martinson (Harold) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jeffrey Knock; and her husband, Jake. Siblings June Mason, Betty Russell, Boyce Henley, Nancy Keegan, & Leola Williamson Henley.