Funeral Held for Za'Nesa Danielle Knight, 31, of Prentiss

Knight was a Direct Care Provider who enjoyed working with children

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Prentiss, Mississippi for Za'Nesa Danielle Knight, a 31-year-old resident of Prentiss who passed away on February 2, 2026 at Covington County Hospital in Collins.

Why it matters

The loss of a young community member is always deeply felt, and this funeral service provides an opportunity for Za'Nesa's loved ones and the Prentiss community to come together to mourn her passing and celebrate her life.

The details

Za'Nesa Danielle Knight was a Direct Care Provider at Boswell who enjoyed working with children. She is survived by her parents, James Knight Jr. and Terri Carney, her son Ricky Leavey, her daughter Raya Knight, and her sisters Zandya Lisa Daggan and Zarria Knight, as well as many other relatives and friends.

  • Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Za'Nesa Danielle Knight passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Za'Nesa Danielle Knight

A 31-year-old resident of Prentiss, Mississippi who passed away on February 2, 2026.

James Knight Jr.

Za'Nesa's father.

Terri Carney

Za'Nesa's mother.

Ricky Leavey

Za'Nesa's son.

Raya Knight

Za'Nesa's daughter.

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What they’re saying

“Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Mt. Zion M. B. Church in Prentiss for Ms. Za'Nesa Danielle Knight, 31, of Prentiss who passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Covington County Hospital in Collins.”

— Robert Blankenship, Author (prentissheadlight.com)

The takeaway

The passing of Za'Nesa Danielle Knight is a tragic loss for the Prentiss community, but her memory will live on through the love and support of her family and friends.