Lenora Mae Cotton Knight, 74, a resident of Franklinton, passed away Thursday morning July 31, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center. She was born in Tylertown on December 2, 1950 and raised in the Thomas Community before graduating from Thomas High School. She was retired after a career as a nurse’s aide, serving at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Franklinton for many years. Earlier in life, Lenora was a cashier at the Cornerstone Pantry store in Franklinton for several years. She attended 2nd Baptist Church in Franklinton. Lenora enjoyed going out to eat and loved visiting with her friends and family on the phone each day. She was also an avid reader. Lenora will be forever missed by her family and all that knew her.
Survived by:
3 Sons and a Daughter in law: Kenny Wayne Knight of Franklinton, William Calvin and Monica Knight of Tylertown, Danny Knight of Franklinton
Daughter and Son in law: Amanda K. Carrier and Craig Carrier of Loranger
Grandchildren and Spouses: Misti Knight, Chance Knight, Hannah and Joey Seal, Calvin Knight, Chase Knight, John Michael and Amber Knight, Harlie and Cole Williams, McKale Knight, Cash Carrier, Bailee Carrier
Great-grandchildren: Zayden, Braxton, Ian, Lawson, Everleigh, J.J., Andre, Jaylen, Ruston
Longtime Best Friend: Brenda Warren of Franklinton
Sisters and Brothers in law: Shirley and Ed Strahan, Sue and Mike Dillon, Brenda Gale and John Blackwell all of Franklinton
Brother and Sister in law: Kenny and Jo Ann Cotton of Lake Providence, LA
Also numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Cotton and Flora Mae Brumfield Cotton, sister Jackie Cotton, father of her children Wayne Knight and other family members.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton) on Sunday August 3rd from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Sunday with Rev. Rayford Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Chance Knight, Chase Knight, John Michael Knight, Cash Carrier, Andre Warren, Mitchell Magee
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
