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Joyce Longest Obituary

BURLINGTON - Joyce Baker Longest, 93, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Joyce was born in Alamance County. She was retired custodian at Andrews Memorial Baptist Church where she was a charter member.
She is survived by a daughter, Irene Wilson Sparks (Larry) of Burlington and son-in-law, Robert Medley of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Longest; parents, Alfonzo "Sicky" Baker and Ada Welch Baker; daughter, Eugenia Longest "Gena" Medley.
A funeral service will be held Monday, April 21, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Andrews Memorial Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Tommy Willis. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service. At other times they will be at the home of Robert Medley, 1215 Border St., Burlington, NC 27217.
Memorials may be made to Andrews Memorial Baptist Church, 301 W. Elm St., Graham, NC 27253.
McClure Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements.


Published by TheTimesNews.com from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2014.
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We enjoyed many years of friendship with Joyce, Buddy and their children. We will rejoice again with our church family. Sending our thoughts and prayers. Betty & Jeep Futrell

Betty Futrell

April 22, 2014

"Death leaves a heartache only God can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal." I have an appointment at Duke and will be unable to bring mom to the funeral, but sending Sympathy in your time of loss.

Ruth Ingle and family

April 20, 2014

Joyce will be greatly missed. She and Buddy were great friends of Robert and I. Sending prayers and hugs your way.

Katherine Crouse Hill

April 19, 2014

Irene, Larry & Robert, I'm so sorry to hear about Ms Joyce. She was such a sweet woman and will be missed. My heart goes out to you and your family for she was such a special person. I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through the next few days and weeks to come. Irene you have my number if you need me call. Tina & Jack Brantley

Tina & Jack Brantley

April 19, 2014

Joyce and Buddy have been a big part of my life.Great memories of great people.
RIP.

Jim & Mary Jane Collins

April 19, 2014

i enjoyed being your nurse at kernodle clinic love and prayers to the family cathy foster nurse at kc

April 19, 2014

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