Dorothy McKnight-Long Obituary

The passing of Dorothy McKnight-Long in Buffalo, New York, born in Cross Hill, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 27, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy McKnight-Long to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin McKnight and Willie B. Redd-McKnight; and her sisters, Vera Skinner, Shirley Jones, Gladys Williams, Mammie McKnight and Mary-Thelma McKnight.

She is survived by: her brothers, Willie E. McKnight and James Henry McKnight; her brother-in-law Henry Simpson; her daughters, Gerrilyn McKnight of Buffalo, NY, Connie Long of Buffalo, NY, Stacy Long of Buffalo, NY and Toni Long of Dearborn, GA.; her sister Patsy Simpson of Cross Hill, SC.; her siblings-in-law, Nellie McKnight of Mountville, SC. and Ruben Jone of Buffalo, NY.; her grandchildren, Tamara Jones of Charlotte, NC, Deshon Harvey of Atlanta, GA, Tyrik Young and Tyron Young of Buffalo, NY.; and her great grandchildren, Dorian, Denim, Lauren and London Reeves of Charlotte, NC.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sanders-Thompson Mortuary

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August 9, 2025

Deborah Wright wrote a sympathy message

“Gerrymandering for you and your family I offer my sincere Sympathy and Condolences in your mom's passing May you find comfort in God's Magnificent Love and Grace as she joins the heavenly family. My Heartfelt Love to you”

August 9, 2025

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“Gerry, please forgive the mistake in the previous message!”

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