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REBECCA LONG Obituary
She graduated with a BA from Eastern Kentucky University and from Duke University Divinity School with her masters in Divinity.
Becky served for 24 years as a United Methodist Pastor in Arizona: she was Associate Pastor of Willowbrook United Methodist Church (UMC) in Sun City; Paster of Christ UMC in Phoenix; Senior Pastor of Christ Church United Methodist in Tucson; Senior Pastor of Dove of the Desert UMC in Glendale; and finally Senior Pastor of Green Valley Community Church.
She is survived by her husband Gary Long; mother Beth Oakes; sisters Carol Oakes and Donna Oakes; as well as nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Green Valley Community Church.
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Caroline Edwards & Greg Beam
April 6, 2011
Our love to Gary and all the family. Becky did our wedding in 1990 in NC. Our div school friendship meant so much. A truly classy woman of God. We mourn this loss deeply. One of the best persons we've ever known.
Don and Velma Trotter
March 31, 2011
The memorial service was beautiful and we will always remember Becky as an intelligent, spiritual, grace-filled and compassionate pastor and friend.
Larry DeLong
March 31, 2011
The Valley Presbyterian Church family holds our brothers and sisters in Christ in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers! Pastors Larry, John, and Diane are saddened at the loss of a beloved collegue in ministry.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Burns
March 31, 2011
Although I am not able to be with you at this time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in remembrance of your lovely Becky!
Mike and Rosemary Kilby
March 31, 2011
Precious moments shared with our best friend, Pastor Becky, are etched in our hearts forever. Gary, mother Beth and sisters Carol and Donna are in our hearts and prayers during their heart-felt loss.
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