Rachel Shaver Long McKnight Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Shaver Long McKnight of Kernersville, North Carolina, who passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Shaver Long McKnight to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carlie Shaver and Eva Ruth Heitman Shaver; her former husband Grady Long; her son Douglas Long; her grandson Brian Long; and her sisters, Ruby Newsome, Pansy Swing, Edna Temples, Vivian Rothrock and Evelyn Jahn.
She is survived by: her sons, Duane Long (Diane), Dennis Long (Wanda) and Tim Long (Dana); her daughter-in-law Patti Long; and her grandchildren, Monte Long, David Long, Kellie Long, Ollie Long, Jaclyn Talbert and Joni Strunk. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Main Street Baptist Church in her memory at 126 North Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284.
