Diane McKnight, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and First Lady of Freshwind, a
ministry of Mt. Zura FGBC, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. She was cherished for
her grace, strength, and unwavering love for her family and church community. She will be
deeply missed.
Funeral Services for Lady Diane will be held, 11:00am, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Upper
Room Ministries, 3575 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609, burial will follow in Forest Meadows
Memorial Park East. Repast will follow at Gainesville Church of God by Faith at 735 SE 15th st, Gainesville, FL.
Lady Diane will repose at Freshwind, a Ministry of Mount Zura FGBC at 25258 NW 2nd Ave,
Newberry, FL 32669 on Friday, March 13th, 2026 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at
the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service.
Family is asked to meet on Saturday at Church of God By Faith at 735 SE 15th st, Gainesville,
FL, at 10:15am to form the Cortege
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Previous Events
Visitation
13
Mar
25258 NW 2nd Avenue
Newberry, FL 32669
Service
14
Mar
3575 NE 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
Cemetery Details
Location
3700 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32640