Deborah Nan McKnight, 70, passed away August 28, 2023, at NMMC-Pontotoc, MS. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and best friend. She was a 1971 graduate of Pontotoc High School, a member of West Heights Baptist Church, a master cosmetologist, and co-owner of DK Designs in Pontotoc for over 30 years. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, gardening, and working in the yard. She enjoyed spending a lot of time at the beach and in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Survivors include her husband, Kenny McKnight; her son, Kenneth Jared McKnight; her daughter, Lacie Nan McKnight Browning(Daniel); her sisters, “The Aunt Hill”, Nita Carnes, Bettie Owen, Kathie Mason(George); her brothers, Jerry Moorman(Brenda) and Joel Moorman(Jackie); brothers-in-law, Danny McKnight(Janice), Mickey McKnight(Linda), Joey McKnight(Katie); sister-in-law, Kathy McKnight Wood; and an abundance of nieces and nephews who were all very dear to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Frances Lowrey Moorman; and her sister, Kay Aston.
Services will be Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 3PM at West Heights Baptist Church in Pontotoc with Dr. David Hamilton and Dr. Ken Hester officiating. Visitation will begin at 12PM and continue to service time. Burial will follow in Pontotoc City Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Carnes, Barry Carnes, Ricky Campbell, Rick Campbell, Bartley Mason, Terry Owen, Chris Moorman, Shane Moorman, Adam Carnes, and Cody Roberts.
