Catherine (Cas) Granger Knox, our beloved mother, died on December 8, 2024, at the age of 97 in Berlin MD.
Cas is survived by her children Charles R. Granger (Maribeth), William I. Granger, Patricia Granger Devenny and Thomas H. Granger; her grandchildren Danielle Granger, Kate (Gavin) Weiser, Kyle Granger, Scott Devenny and Patrick Devenny; and her great grandchildren Liam Weiser, Rhys Weiser, and Isla Weiser. She is also survived by the children of her husband Andrew Knox; Drew Knox (Dawn Willoughby) and Mark Knox (Normie); his grandchildren Brie Willoughby-Knox (Ricardo Villegas), Adam Willoughby-Knox (Melinda), Tony Knox (Kathryn) and Joey Knox, and his great grandchildren Matilda Villegas, Emilio Villegas, Aiden Knox and Hazel Knox.
Cas was born in Fallston MD on October 11, 1927, to Francis and Rhoda Riley. She was the youngest and last survivor of six children, predeceased by both of her parents, as well as her siblings Angeline Coons, Eleanor Minor, Paul Riley, Bernard Riley, and Margaret Lotz. She graduated Valedictorian of her class from Bel Air High School and granted a full scholarship to Goldey Beacom College. She relocated to Wilmington to attend school and work. Cas was the Assistant Office Manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware when she met Charles A. Granger through Charles’ sister Jean and a mutual friend. Cas and Charles were married on October 31, 1947, in Wilmington DE. They remained married for 35 years until his death in 1983. Cas returned to work full time for CIGNA as a receptionist once her children were school age. She retired from CIGNA as the Human Resource Administrator. In 1998, after 15 years of widowhood, Catherine married Andrew Knox of Wilmington DE. Cas and Andy enjoyed years of travelling and spending time with their scattered families until his death in 2008. Cas resided in Wilmington until 2021 when she relocated to live with her daughter in Berlin MD.
In addition to being a regular student at The Academy for Lifelong Learning, Cas was active in her community and church. She volunteered for organizations including The Literacy Program, The Ronald McDonald House, The Kidney Foundation and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church for over 50 years, serving on the Vestry, teaching Sunday School, serving on the Outreach Committee of the DE Episcopal Diocese, co-founding FISH of Northern Delaware and providing Pastoral Care as a part of the Brandywine Collaborative Ministries.
“A special thank you to all the wonderful people who have touched my life throughout this earthly journey” Cas
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday January 3, 2025, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 304 Lore Avenue Wilmington DE. Internment will follow the service at Grace Episcopal Church, 4900 Concord Pike Wilmington DE. Donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church.
