Dorothy McKnight-Long's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Dorothy McKnight-Long

October 21, 1936 - July 27, 2025 (88 years old)

Buffalo, New York

Dorothy McKnight-Long's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sanders-Thompson Mortuary

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Dorothy McKnight-Long

October 21, 1936 - July 27, 2025 (88 years old)

Buffalo, New York

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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