Obituary of Mary Frances McKnabb

Mary Frances McKnabb, 84, of the Villages, Florida, passed away December 12, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice. Mary was born in Limerick, Ireland, a daughter of the late Michael and Ellen Raleigh. Prior to her retirement, she was a nurse for over 33 years for the city of Chicago and The Villages Regional Hospital. Mary will be deeply missed by her children, Michael, Robert and Tara; sisters Nuela and Breda; brothers, Pascal and Cyril; grandchildren, Stephen, Caitlin, Colin and Maggie. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathleen; brothers, Aidan and Sean; and husband, Robert. Family will welcome friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Rd, Belleview, FL 34420. Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleview, will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 20, 2033 at 10:00 AM. Mary will be laid to rest with her husband, Robert at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Memorials may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church Social Services. Memories and condolences may be shared at Hiers-Baxley.com.