Crista DeAnn Langley

Crista Deann Langley, 43, of Bruce, MS, passed away at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility in Baldwyn, MS on Friday, November 13, 2026. Crista was born on October 11, 1983, in Union City, TN to her parents Jerry Burkeen and Cathie Barnett Tallent.

Crista was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and eating out, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, dressing up to go out, and cheering on the New Orlean Saints and Alabama Crimson Tide. Crista served as postmaster in Houston, MS for the United States Post Office, where her hardworking nature shone through every day.

She is survived by her mother Cathie (Ricky) Tallent of Bruce, MS; sister Bethany Ferguson of Banner, MS; brother Codie (Renee) Banton of Bruce, MS; step-sisters: Kira Savage of Water Valley, MS, and Shylo McNatt of Hernando, MS; along with her two wonderful sons Caiden Burkeen and Nathaniel Lenard both of Bruce, MS.

Crista was preceded in death by her father Jerry Burkeen, and her sister Jennifer Burkeen Aston.

A graveside service will be held to honor Crista's life on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Robbs Cemetery in Randolph, MS with Bro. James Taylor Officiating.

In lieu of flowers Memorial's may be made to Parker Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 458, Bruce, MS to assist with funeral expenses for Crista's family.

The staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Langley family during this time of loss. We ask that you keep Crista's family in your thoughts and prayers as they walk through this season of loss.