The family will hold a private service.
She was born on August 31, 1944 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania to the late Blair Alexander Daniels and Ursula Gertrude Hughes Daniels. Donna attended Catholic School her entire life, graduating from Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic School. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in business from Penn State, making a career as an insurance broker. On September 25, 1981, she was united in holy matrimony to James Donald McKnight.
Donna had a strong Faith and in recent years, attended St. Jude in Pearl. She had a big heart and was a big supporter of animals, adopting rescue dogs throughout her life. In her free time, Donna could be found playing golf with her husband and also enjoyed entertaining and hosting guests.
In addition to her parents, preceding her in death is her husband of 40 years, James Donald McKnight.
Donna is survived by daughter, Denise Andrews (Ray); sons, David McKnight (Kim) and Donald James McKnight; grandchildren, Jason Fuller, Damon McKnight, Lance McKnight, Shelby McKnight, and Ashur Smith; great-grandchildren, Calvin McKnight and Kaleigh Slaughter; and her beloved dog, Smiley.
Mrs. Donna will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donation to the Rankin County Animal Shelter.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baldwinleepearl.com for the McKnight family.
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