Shirley Ann McKnight, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born July 16, 1935 in Tulsa, Okla.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jim McKnight, and a sister, Joan Davis.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 70 years, Odell McKnight of the home; a daughter, Cheryl McKnight of Carl Junction, Mo.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville.