Gretna…….Yolanda "Yolly" Morton Knowles, age 63 of Gretna died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence.

Born February 23, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Wallace "Coogie" Aaron Morton and Evelyn Hardy Wilson.  Mrs. Knowles attended Payneton United Methodist Church and she retired from Davenport Energy.  She enjoyed going to cruise-ins, riding four-wheelers, cats, going to yard sales, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her significant other, Johnnie Bennett, Jr. of Gretna; two sons, Jeremiah Knowles of Lynchburg, and Christopher "C.A." Knowles and wife, Misty of Gretna; two sisters, Dianne Chambless and husband, Ben of Toledo, OH, and Patricia Modine Knowles and husband, Stewart of Reidsville, NC; and two grandchildren, Gavin C. Burton, and Jazmine E. Knowles.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by Pastor Dan Dibble.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .