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KELLY COLLEEN LONG

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Swaim Funeral Chapel of Sublette

115 S. Inman

Sublette, Kansas

KELLY LONG Obituary

KELLY COLLEEN LONG Satanta - Kelly Colleen Long, 60, died February 24, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was born on August 8, 1962 in Garden City, the daughter of Bob and Margaret (Hurtt) Routh, Sr. Kelly spent her childhood in Garden City, where she attended school. On May 29, 1982, she married Bruce Long in Garden City. The couple made their home first in Sublette and later in Satanta. Kelly owned several businesses, including the Satanta Drive-In and the Pizza Shack. She also was a massage therapist for many years. Kelly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ed Phillips of Satanta; three children, Lisa Wood and husband Justin of Meade, Brandon Long and wife Maggie of Alton, and Megan Day and husband Zach of Liberal; two step-children, Sumar Rhea of Dodge City and Andy Phillips and wife Amber of Goodland; father, Bill Martin and wife Venetta of Morrilton, Arkansas; siblings, Bob Routh, Jr. and wife Leigh of Garden City, SueAnn Hunnicutt and wife Robin of Monet, Missouri, Jack Martin of Morrilton, Arkansas, Lee Routh and wife Anita of Garden City, and Mike Martin of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren, Kiara and Monte Long, Teagen, Hayden, and Willa Wood, Lane and Shank Day, Mattyson and Joslyn Scheck, and Gabriel Phillips. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Margaret; ex-husband, Bruce; brother, Dale Martin; and a granddaughter, Reata Wood. Funeral service will be held at Satanta First Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:00 AMwith Pastor Rod Klingsick presiding. Burial will follow at Dudley Township Cemetery, Satanta. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Monday, February 27, 2023 from noon to 7:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Satanta First Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Garden City Telegram from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2023.

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Stace Cunningham

March 1, 2023

Sending prayers to the family. Remembering years ago when Brandon was in scouts and Kelly was always willing to help out with the boys.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Swaim Funeral Chapel of Sublette

115 S. Inman, Sublette, KS 67877

Feb

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Satanta First Baptist Church

101 Apache St., Satanta, KS 67870

Feb

28

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Dudley Township Cemetery

GG Rd, Satanta, KS 67870

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Swaim Funeral Chapel of Sublette

115 S. Inman P.O. Box 607, Sublette, KS 67877

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