Barbara Knox age 88, of Lake Placid, NY and most recently of Wilmington, NY passed away on January 6,2026 at her daughter's home from the long-term effects of Dementia and Alzheimer's.

Barbara Knox grew up in Michigan and was born April 15,1937 in Midland Michigan the daughter of Dorothy (Anderson) and Edwin Wilson.

Barbara earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education and also a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology for the disabled. She taught Speech Therapy in several school systems to include Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Malone, and Chateaugay.

Barbara especially enjoyed Figure Skating, Wildlife Rehab, canoeing while listening to the loons, she was a Downhill Ski Instructor, and Water Ski Instructor. She also enjoyed Gardening, Painting, Crafting, Basket Weaving, and sewing her daughter Figure Skating Competition Outfits.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Knox. Barbara is survived by her 3 children, Charles Knox, James Knox, and Tammie Knox. She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, Deyondra, Dustin, Dariana, and Danaya Patterson, and Christian and Amber Knox There are also 2 Great Grandchildren, Vivianna and Kehlani Hanson.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Tri Lakes Humane Society, 255 George Lapan Memorial Highway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

Barbara will be laid to rest next to her husband at George B. H. Solomon National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY at the convenience of the family.

The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a story. Upload a photograph or sign the online guest book.