Brenda Ray Langley

Brenda Ray Langley was born on June 3rd, 1941, in Uvalde, Texas, and passed away on May 11, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Brenda was the second child of four children – born to Temple and Isal Ray of Crystal City, Texas.

In high school, she was a member of the CCHS band where she played Alto Sax and was a twirler, and she was an active member in many clubs and organizations. She was elected most popular of her class. She graduated from Crystal City High School and went on to attend Southwest Texas State in San Marcos. She was an officer of her sorority, President of Angel Flight - an on-campus ROTC, and was voted as their Angel – She also was elected as president of the Panhellenic Association which oversaw all fraternities and sororities on campus. She graduated in three years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a minor in Music.

Brenda married Charles Langley, from Big Wells, Texas, in 1963. They moved to Devine in 1971 – made it their home and raised their four children. Brenda had an outstanding teaching career and was loved by all of her students. She joined the First Baptist Church and was an active member of the choir where she shared her amazing singing voice.

After retiring from teaching, Brenda taught the GED class for Devine Community Education. She was so proud to have helped many in the Devine and surrounding areas obtain their High School Diploma. She served as president of the Devine Chamber of Commerce and also was awarded Devine Woman of the Year in 1986. She was also a proud member of the Devine Community Adult Band.

She later opened her own Arts and Craft shop – which she named “Country Hugs”. She always had a big hug and great conversation with all of her customers. She also volunteered for many years with the Devine Band Boosters, running the visitor’s concession stand with her husband Charles. She loved sports and was always cheering on her children and then her grandchildren - She was a true Filly, Colt, Arabian and Warhorse Fan for many years!

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents Temple and Isal Ray, beloved husband Charles Langley, and brother Jack Ray.

She is survived by her two sisters, Nova Ray Scoggins and Jill Ray Graham. Four Children: Steven Langley and wife Michele, Cynthia Langley Morales and husband Ernie, Tammy Langley Morales and husband Robert and Shelly Langley. Five Grandchildren – Sabella Morales Haass and husband Scott , Ernie Morales Jr. and wife Emily, Malea Morales, Makenna Morales Bacon and husband Josh and Walker Langley. Nine great grandchildren – Kade, Kyndal, Cade, Jace, Reese, Riley, Elijah, Emmett and Everett.

Brenda loved her family, her friends, and the Devine community. She will be remembered as a loving sister, wife, mother, grand-mother, great grandmother and friend to many. She will be greatly miss by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Brenda's honor on May 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Devine, Texas. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Brenda Langley love fund through Security State Bank in Devine, Texas, for the care of her daughter Shelly.

Services are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas.