Olga Knight, 92, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at St. James Place. She was born on October 23, 1921 to John Sampson and Katherine Cassano Sampson. Mrs. Knight was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and was very active in golf and tennis at Fairwood Country Club. She worked for many years as a teller. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Joseph Benard Fontane; second husband, Harvey Begue; a son, Benard Fontane; a sister, Mary Reine; and a brother, Ernest Sampson. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Knight; a daughter, Kathy Cecile Zerangue and husband Frank of Dallas, TX; two grandsons, Brian Michael Zerangue of Dallas, and David Benjamin Zerangue of Flower Mound, TX; two granddaughters, Natalie Claire Fontane and Christina Leigh Fontane, both of New Iberia, LA; a nephew, Jon Reine of Baton Rouge; and three Great-Grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Residents and Staff of St. James Place, especially her long time sitters, Felicia, Mareille, Chiante, and Annette. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Place Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice in her honor. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 15, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home on Government St. from 12:00pm until service time at 2:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 16 at Forest Park East in Shreveport, LA at 1:00 pm. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.rabenhorst.com.
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I met Olga on the tennis court shortly after she moved to Baton Rouge. She's the one that invited me to first play tennis on June Maye's court in Central. That's been over 30 years ago. Olga was a fantastic tennis player...she would return everything you sent to her. Even tho she was years older than us, she was an inspiration to all of us.Such wonderful memories of a special lady. My sympathy to all of you.
Rose Marie Powell
August 17, 2014
Truly a delightful cousin, who lead a vivacious life. She will be missed.
Carolyn Cassano Staples
August 15, 2014
So sorry to hear this. Wish we could be there!
Judy, Mike, Van, J.J., Cathy & Mary Davidson (Lake Charles, LA)
August 15, 2014
Olga was a fun loving woman that we so enjoyed being around. She was a happy and lovely person. We had great admiration for her! We are thinking of you today as Olga rests in peace.
A life well lived. Love, Linda and Don
Linda and Don Zerangue
August 15, 2014
What an amazing, vivacious, beautiful woman! So sorry to hear of her passing, but so relieved to hear it seemed peaceful. Olga - you will be missed, but your infectious spirit will live on!
Kim Herman
August 14, 2014
Only fond memories of this special lady. She will be missed.
Jeanette Barron
August 14, 2014
So sorry to all of Olga's family for your loss. She will truely be missed. Such a wonderful lady. So sorry that I am not able to be there with y'all, but know that my prayers are with you. The best way to describe Olga, is "A Life Well Lived". Love to all of you.
Nellie Z Robert
August 14, 2014
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