Wilma Knighton

Wilma Griffiths Knighton, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2005 at the age of 92, in Bountiful, Utah. Wilma was born 30 December 1912 in Smithfield, Utah, her parents were William George Griffiths and Mary Helena Petersen also from Smithfield. Wilma married Willard Stephen Knighton, Sr. They spent their early married years in Salt Lake City, eventually moving to Bountiful where they both lived out the rest of their lives. Wilma enjoyed bowling, socializing with her friends, and raising her son, Bill, Jr. or Sony as he is affectionately called. Wilma is survived by her son Willard Stephen Knighton, Jr., his wife Marlene Martin; eight grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Bill Knighton, Sr. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 20, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2020 South 200 West. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Friday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.