Cora Amy Byars

Cora was born on June 12,1943 in Nacogdoches, Texas to James Edgar McKnight and Emma Irby McKnight. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1961.

Cora was known for her quick wit and kind heart. She tirelessly worked to help support her family, often holding jobs that were typically designed for men. From building cabinets to running a chicken farm, Cora prided herself in being a hard worker, while at the same time she always made sure her family had a home cooked meal every day. Cora was committed to taking her children to church every time the doors were open, often telling her husband, don’t plan any family events on Sunday because we won’t be there. Cora and her children attended First Assembly of God, with her influence, her late husband Roy Langford, eventually attending those Sunday family days.

Cora is survived by her beloved daughter Melanie Langford Crowel, sons Curtis Glen Butler (Lisha), Darrell Edgar Butler (Laura), Roy Dale Langford (Misty); grandchildren, Terry Arriola, Kristyna Butler and Cade Butler, Haley Langford, Tiffany Langford, Faith Langford, Austin Pletz. She is also survived by brothers, Earl McKnight (Faye), Jerry McKnight (Alberta), Archie McKnight, Irby McKnight (Vicki) and sister Verna McKnight Fruge, along with great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Thomas McKnight, Manual McKnight, Gene McKnight, Hershel McKnight, granddaughter Amity Leah Arriola and son in law Ronald Crowel. Her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched will carry her memory forever in their hearts.

A visitation for Cora will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.

Following the funeral service, Cora will be laid to rest in Arriola-Cook Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.