Denise Lynn Farnum

1950 - 2022  (71 years)

• Name	Denise Lynn Farnum
  Birth	7 Jul 1950	Wellsville, Allegany County, New York
  Gender	Female
  Death	26 Jan 2022	Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi
  Burial	Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, Allegany County, New York
  Notes	Denise L. McKnight age 71 of Cleveland, MS went home to be with her Lord and savior January 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home and family. Denise was born on July 7, 1950 to Luther and Hazel Wickwire Farnum in Cuba, NY. She married Ronald McKnight July 31, 1971 in Angelica, NY. Denise spent 50 years raising and nurturing her children, she also home schooled all 3 children. Denise was an avid seamstress, and enjoyed reading many books about the Amish community. Denise worked for Walmart for 21years, ending her career as the personnel manager of her local Walmart. Denise was a long-time faithful member of New Covenant Church in Clarksdale MS. Where she was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her parents, and her older brother Duane (Joyce) Farnum. Denise is survived by her husband of 50 years Ronald McKinght, three children Scott (Jennifer) McKnight, Valerie (Jason) Lake, and Tabitha (Charlie) Hall. Also surviving her are 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Don (Cindy) Farnum and David (Kathy) Farnum. There will be no memorial service at her request. She will be laid to rest in the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, in Angelica NY where she grew up. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN 38501. Cleveland Funeral Home was entrusted for the arrangements. Local arrangements are with Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.
  Person ID	I18252	OurNorthernRoots
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2025

  
  

  Father	Luther Clarence Farnum,   b. 15 Jun 1926, Angelica, Allegany County, New York d. 25 Jan 2000, Buffalo, Erie County, New York (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Haxel Irene Wickwire,   b. 18 Jul 1925   d. 15 Aug 1993 (Age 68 years)
  Marriage	29 Mar 1945	Angelica, Allegany County, New York
  	At an early spring wedding, Thursday evening, March 29, Hazel Irene Wickwire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wickwire of Belmont, became the bride of Pvt. Luther C. Farnum, son of Mrs. Grace Farnum and the late Gordon Farnum of Angelica. The wedding was solemnized in St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Rev. Roy L. Webber. Easter Lilies and pink and white snapdragons formed the setting. Mrs. Ray Lyon of Belvidere played the wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length gown of beige with brown accessories. Her corsage was of Easter lilies and white snapdragons. The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Miss Edna Wickwire. She wore a gold colored gown with brown accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations and pink snapdragons. Harland Palmer of Angelica attended the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mrs. Grace Farnum. Pvt. Farnum left Monday, for Camp Meade, Maryland. (The Angelica Advocate, April 5, 1945)
  Family ID	F3561	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ronald McKnight
  Marriage	31 Jul 1971	Angelica, Allegany County, New York
  Children	1. Scott McKnight > 2. Valerie McKnight > 3. Tabitha McKnight
  Family ID	F4842	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2025

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Birth - 7 Jul 1950 - Wellsville, Allegany County, New York Marriage - 31 Jul 1971 - Angelica, Allegany County, New York Death - 26 Jan 2022 - Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi Burial - - Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, Allegany County, New York  = Link to Google Earth
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