Adrene Methvin McKnight Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Adrene Methvin McKnight (Natchitoches, Louisiana), who passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James McKnight; her children, Mary Adrene Burback (Larry) of Seattle, WA, Lillian Kay Platt (Shep) of Baton Rouge, Patricia McKnight (Tish) of Natchitoches, James Hart McKnight, Jr. (Cecilia) of Natchitoches, Anna Lea Payne (Andy) of Many and Sarah Jean Barthelemy (Bill) of Loudon, TN; her grandchildren, Jessica Madrigal (Tony), Rachel Norman (Andrew), Joshua Platt, Jaimee Platt, Katie Hebert (John), John Kyzar (Leah), Dustin McKnight (Coree), Brandon McKnight, Kyndall Harrell (Keith), Amber McKnight, Megan McKnight, Andrea Payne, Amanda Fredieu (Tyler), Austin Payne (Nicole), Corinne Cooney (Chris), Callie Barthelemy, Dana Curry (William) and Michael Barthelemy (Amanda); her siblings, Ann McClanahan, Linda Dowden, Mary Crayon, Dannie Methvin, Donnie Methvin, Ronnie Methvin, Mike Methvin and Pat Methvin; her son William Methvin McKnight; her parent Clotile Methvin; her siblings, Mildred Marquess, Richard, William, Robert and Kenneth Methvin; her sister-in-law Vicki Methvin; her father Louis Sklar (Deacon John Whitehead); and her grandsons, Chris Kyzar and Drew Payne.
Those who wish to honor Adrene's memory may do so by donating to The William McKnight Award, St. Mary's High School Athletic Department, 1101 East 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457; The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457; or to a cause of the donor's choosing.
