December 31, 1926 – July 22, 2026
The beautiful and loving soul of Cora Nell Knight, 99, was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
She came into the world on December 31, 1926, as the youngest of seven children born to Arthur Glenn and Osie Elsie (Thomas) Howell.
Her favorite place to visit was Spring Mill State Park. She was the last surviving great-great-grandchild of James Campbell Lynn, Spring Mill pioneer and the original owner of the property surrounding and including what later became known as Donaldson Cave. She was proud of her family’s legacy at Spring Mill, where her mother lived as a child. Her maternal ancestors rest in the Hamer Cemetery.
She attended The Bride of Christ Fellowship. She served her Lord and Savior faithfully for many years.
Her greatest joys and earthly treasures are those she leaves behind: daughters, Laura A. Copeland and Tammy J. (Tyler) Duncan; grandchildren, Amanda Farley and Matthew Scherschel; great-grandchildren, Ethan Roberts, Evan Roberts, Madison Harrison, Emma Harrison, Rebecca Harrison, Whitney Scherschel, Justice Hammers, Jayden Kline, and Jolynn Kline; great-great-grandchildren, Keigan Scherschel, Branson Deckard, Lakin Hammers, JoLoyd Turner, Jazper Turner, Jayleigh Kline, Colsen Kline, and Case Kline.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Jesse, Gordon, Audrey, Delphia, Ruby, and Ada; granddaughters, Jennifer Harrison and Jaime Kline; bonus daughter, Bonnie Scherschel; niece, Venita Terry; nephews, William, Jack, Jerry, Daniel, and Michael Graham, Rick Reynolds, Fred Howell; and son-in-law, Eric Copeland.
Our heartfelt gratitude to Heather and Kari at Careforth, and Bev and Sydney at Southern Care Hospice for the love, laughter, and support given to our precious mother. She truly loved each one of you.
Our mother was an inspiration to all who knew her. The inner strength she gained from the many struggles and losses she endured during her lifetime set an example for those of us who follow, which we will carry with us for all of our days. She taught us well, not by word, but by the example that no matter what, we will make it through the toughest days and times. We love you, Mommy, with all our hearts and souls, from our first breath until your last and beyond.
Watch for us by Heaven’s gate; we’ll be along someday.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Greg Isom officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
