Cori Michelle Cooper Byrns

In Loving Memory of Cori Michelle Cooper Byrns

September 22, 1987 - June 17, 2026

Cori was our California Girl born in Salinas, CA. She graduated with honors from Baton Rouge Magnet High School. At LSU, Cori received a bachelor's of science degree in microbiology. Cori's employment included a biotechnology startup and various in area hospital laboratory departments. Her last employment was at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. She played multiple musical instruments. We give thanks to Mrs. Pat ONeil, her long term piano teacher, who started Cori on her love for music. As a high school student, Cori was the pianist in a quartet that performed at The Kennedy Center. In addition to Cori's love for music, her love of art came from Grandma's Jo and Bonnie and Granddad Larry. Cori modeled for The Art Guild of Louisiana many years. Cori also created many pencil sketched portraits and paintings. Cori danced with the River Road Performance Society that performed historical dances throughout the state. She is portrayed in one one of Houmas Houses' pamphlets. The group reenacted The Louisiana Purchase followed by a Grand Ball at The Old State Capitol, where Governor Foster and Mrs. Foster participated. Cori loved Jesus and was baptized at Philadelphia Baptist Church on June 7th. She loved her church members. Thanks to Pastor Stuart and the congregation for their love, acceptance and kindness to Cori, Skylar, and Scarlet.

Cori is survived by her grandmother Bonnie Cooper, grandfather Larry Downs, mother Victoria Perrin, mother in law Shelia Byrns, daughters Skylar Byrns, Scarlet Byrns, daughter in law Amanda Byrns, son Stephen Byrns, Grandchildren Amelia Byrns, Austin Byrns; sister Valerie Laiche, sister in law Kelley Alford, brother Chad Mclin, brother in law Scott Alford; Aunts Darlene Rufalo, Meagan Cooper, Molly Vaughn, Judy Perrin, Jeanette Cucullu, Janean Perrin; Uncles Chris Cucullu, Vincent Vaughn, Cecil Vaughn, Buddy Perrin, Sal Rufalo, Kirk Cooper; Nieces Serena Barban, Megan Averette, Grace Kennedy, Ashly Alford, Mindy Middleton; Nephews Garrett Barban, Dalton Kennedy, Peyton Alford. Haven Alford, Tycho Cooper and J T Middleton. Great Nephews Pierce, John Walker, Oliver, Bradon and Brody; Great Niece Wrenleigh. Honorary Aunts Donna Guthrie, Kent Hopkins, and Jan Reid. Your love and help is appreciated.

Cori was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kevin Byrns. They share a beautiful love that is rare and eternal and are most certainly dancing in heaven. Cori was also preceded in death by Pappa Jack (EJ Cooper), grandfather; Al Perrin, dad; Kevin Cooper, father; Bill Vaughn, grandfather; Marion Vaughn, grandmother; Jo McWilliams, grandmother; John Byrns, Father in law; Sue Vaughn, Aunt; Mike Byrns, Brother in law

Thanks to Nana 2, Melody Henderson, and family members who cared for Skylar and Scarlet. Thanks to Cherie Chenevert for friendship with Kevin and Cori and for help to the family.

Thanks to Seale Funeral Home for providing Cori's service. Special thanks to Shanna S. Bryant at Seale.