Mausilee Sylas Knight, age 75, of 1315 College, died on Friday, October 18, 2013 in St. Vincent Home. She was born on February 12, 1938 in Chicago, one of six children born to the union of Nola Brewer and Frank Sylas Sr.

She went to be with the LORD on October 18, 2013 and joined her parents and sisters Juanita Sylas Spencer, Francis Sylas August, Leona Sylas McGhee and her only brother Frank Sylas Jr.

She completed her education at Roosevelt University in Chicago IL. She was valedictory throughout all her years in school; she was a true scholar. She went on to receive her nursing license and worked at Mercy Hospital. She left Chicago in 1972 and moved to Quincy, IL. She worked at Saint Mary’s Hospital over 30 years as well as Sunset Nursing Home and Good Samaritan Home. Mausilee was dedicated to her son’s family and friends. She always was willing to give a helping hand or listening ear. She enjoyed going to the senior activity craft room whenever she could learning how to do what ever she could with friends.
Mausilee confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at an early age. She truly gave her heart and soul to the LORD.

Mausilee leaves behind a sister Joan Sylas Sills; two sons Vincent Knight and Adam Knight; Nephews Joseph Spencer, Harold August, John Sills, Gregory Sills, Eddie Sylas, Nicholas Sylas, Paul Sylas;
Nieces Francine Taylor, Patricia Sylas, Kimberly Christmas, Gretchen Murray, Ashaki Sylas, Pele Sills, Sonya Young, Michelle Sylas and a host of great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.