July 23, 1935-December 8, 2025
Barbara Jane Knodel Turisk was born on July 23, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, and passed peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Webster, Texas, with her family by her side. She was a proud graduate of Kenmore High School and earned her RN degree from the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing, a foundation that shaped a long and devoted career in nursing.
A dedicated member of Sagemont Church in Houston, Barbara lived with a deep love for Scripture and a steadfast faith that guided every stage of her life. She practiced as a surgical nurse in both Buffalo and Houston, touching countless lives with her skill, compassion, and gentle strength. Barbara had a gift of building relationships very easily and was a faithful friend to many. She was always known for her quick wit and humor. Above all, she was a devoted mother, Nana, and Oma whose warmth and unwavering love anchored her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lorraine Knodel, and her brother, William F. Knodel III.
She is survived by her siblings, Robert Knodel (Lynchburg, VA) and Beth Geraci (Buffalo, NY); her children, Bill & Katherine Glazier (Palo Alto, CA), Susan & Robert Stampahar (Norfolk, VA), Amy Limina (Boston, MA) , Chris & April Glazier (Pearland, TX), and Kathy & Adam Shivers (League City, TX); her grandchildren, Emily Barcelo, Joshua Bowen, Sarah Miller, Gabriel Barcelo, Niklas Glazier, Jordan Bowen, Erika Hohnbaum, Will Glazier, Jonny Glazier, Laurel Perry, Anna Limina, Christian Perry, Philip Perry, Matthew Perry, Jacob Glazier, and Abigail Perry; and her great-grandchildren, Emma Bowen, Ben Bowen, Elijah Bowen, Gemma Barcelo, Samantha Bowen, Hugh Miller, River Perry, and Hallie Hohnbaum.
A graveside service will be held at White Chapel Memorial Park in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. A celebration of life is tentatively planned for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Sagemont Church in Houston, Texas.
As we grieve her passing, we turn our eyes upon Jesus, grateful that Barbara is healed, whole, and home with the Lord. We rejoice in the promise that we will see her again.
9 thoughts on “Barbara Jane (Knodel) Turisk”
We loved her so much. We will miss her and will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
I remember Barbara as fun loving and a true child of GOD. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
I remember Barbara as fun loving and a true child of GOD. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Charlotte Rogers
So sorry Amy . Losing a mom is so very hard. Please lean on God & our Savior Jesus . May your memories of your mom be a blessing to you and your family
Kathy, I did not know your mom was a nurse so was I, I will be here in January and I will be at your mother‘s service here in Houston. My heart and prayers go out to all of you sending you big big hugs I remember her sitting in front of me in church for many years and listening to you sing your beautiful praises to our Lord. Please keep all your special memories to help you through this terrible time as you have lost one of the most precious gifts in the world mother I love you.
So saddened by the passing of my cousin, Barbara. She certainly lived a long and beautiful life.
Sweet Barbara. She was my best friend for many years and a never ending source of wonder and joy! She took advantage of every second she had on earth —
I think she smiled and laughed more than anyone I know. She also converted more people to Christianity than any non-preacher I’ve known. She loved her family (all thousand or so of them originating with her own 5 kids) and I know gave them lots of grandmotherly wisdom and warnings ! We will see you in Heaven and we know you’re already laughing and having a great time there.
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was an import ant part of Knodel family’s life. Always full of new adventures. She will be missed. Our condolences to the many in her family.
So sad to hear of the passing of my wonderful Aunt Barbara. She loved to laugh, was devoted to her family and will be missed by all who knew her. God bless everyone in her family