Laura Faye Mulkey McKnight

Laura Faye Mulkey McKnight passed peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospice at the age of 92.

She was born in Wilson, Louisiana, but spent most of her life in North Baton Rouge, graduating from Istrouma High School and raising a family in Central. Faye retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, but her family was her true legacy. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who gave of herself completely, never counting the cost – a “good and faithful servant,” a truly precious soul. There was so much tender love and warmth in her soft hands, and she enjoyed using them to crochet and embroider treasured pieces for loved ones to remember that love and warmth by. Faye was a longtime member of Zoar Baptist Church in Central and cherished her many trips and memories with Young at Heart pals.

Faye is survived by her daughter, Glenda “Darlene” O’Neal; son, Donald “Wayne” McKnight; daughter-in-law, Vicky “Dwana” McKnight; siblings, Florence “Flo” Furlow, Margaret “Jean” Mullins and husband Clemon, Charles “Chuck” Mulkey and wife Anne; grandchildren, Scott Harrington and wife Amanda, Cory Harrington and wife Stephanie, Dustin McKnight and wife Sarah, Donyelle Young and husband Clay, Lauren Conger and husband Robert; great-grandchildren, Elisabeth, Charles David, and Annabelle Harrington, Gavin, Brody, John-Paul and Isabella Harrington, Emilie and William McKnight, Landyn, Grayson and Brooks Young.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas “Don” McKnight; parents, Claiborne "CD" and Lula “Bobbie” Mulkey; brother-in-law James “Jim” Furlow.

An intimate graveside service for immediate family will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge.

The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice for their Christ-like care. 

Donations may be made to Zoar Baptist Church. https://www.zoarbaptist.org/give.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.