Marie Eva Knibbs

Marie Knibbs ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. - Middletown on Mar. 17, 2026.On March 6, 2026, heaven's gate opened to receive its newest angel Marie Eva Knibbs. Marie Eva Knibbs was born in June 1937. She is predeceased by her husband George M. Knibbs, her beloved children Rosemary Knibbs Coldon and George K. Knibbs, her parents Nellie and David Banuat Sr., her second parents Phoebe and Marvin Banuat, her siblings Kenneth Scott, David Banuat Jr., Bessie Wheat, Joseph Banuat, Helen Jaycox and Shirley House. She is survived by her siblings Ronald Banuat Sr., son in law Ron Coldon and granddaughter Meadow-Lynn Coldon, many nieces and nephews and her very special friends Phyllis and Michelle Clark, Rosemarie and Tara Cuttler and family and all her special friends.Marie's big heart grew weak loving us so hard and God said come home to your children that you entrusted me to love. Her children were her treasures, her greatest pride. She endured the pain of losing them way too young. Despite her sorrows and tragedies, she recently said she was happy with her life and advised others to find that happiness in life. She always found the positives in life to enjoy.Marie was warm and welcoming to all who were blessed to know her. She was beloved in her community. She was fiercely proud of her independence and lived life on her terms. She sends a special thank you to all that made that independence possible.She greeted you with a smile and wrapped you with the warmest hug filled with love. She loved her rescued cats, her babies. They filled her life with love, enjoyment and purpose. She could always be found taking pictures, capturing treasured memories. Marie was very loved by her family and friends and touched all of us with her beautiful soul.As Marie's beautiful soul light ascended to the Garden of Eden, her beautiful children Rosemary and George received her with such love. She will be very missed by all of us still journeying but she remains close in our hearts. We can lift our sadness knowing she is surrounded by love and beauty until we meet again.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.