Claudie Mae Knutson, 84, of Waco, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5 at a local hospital. Services will be 3 pm Monday, Jan. 9 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rick Cobb officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday Jan. 8 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Mrs. Knutson was born August 30, 1927 in Zanies, Oklahoma to Claude and Mae (Keith) Southward. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoyed traveling and fishing and especially loved playing house with Bella. She was a member of Lake Shore Church of Christ. Mrs. Knutson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward Knutson in 2007; her son Mark David Knutson 1993; and 2 brothers. Survivors include her son Larry Knutson and wife Wanda of Lacy Lakeview; daughter in law Marque Mooney of Stephenville; grandchildren Melanie Conger, Marcie Knutson, Lesly Yerger and John Knutson II; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.