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Wanda Long Obituary
She was a native of Louisville and a member of Ridge Springs United Methodist Church and Grayson County Center for Women's Ministry. She was a nurse at Norton Hospital for 35 years, having began her nursing career at the age of 42.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Winstead Long Sr.; her parents, Henry and Alberta Adkisson; two children, Charles Wayne Long and Robert Long; a son-in-law, Bill Gage; and three grandchildren, Joshua Brian Long, James Alex Long Jr. and Chardasia Nicole Long.
Survivors include six children, Earl Winston Long Jr. (Sharon) of Rochester Hills, Michigan, Johnnie Long (Cecilia) of Elizabethtown, Donald Long (Teresa) of Corydon, Indiana, James Long (Deana) of Seymour, Indiana, Lonnie Long (Dana) of Bellevalle, Illinois, and Tamara Gage of Belleville, Michigan; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Long of Elizabethtown; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Ridge Springs Cemetery.
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Melody Elliott
July 21, 2021
I only knew Wanda for such a short time, but she was such a blessing to me. God truly shined through her.
Janet Bell
May 13, 2021
Wanda was a sweet soul with such Love and concern for everyone she meet. She was a fierce prayer warrior and will forever be loved by so many. She will be surely missed.
Prayers ,
James & Janet Bell
Denise Barrett
May 13, 2021
Wanda loved the Lord and was a great testimony of faith and love. She will be greatly missed but so glad she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Brenda C Spicer
May 12, 2021
She was a Grand Ole Gal, a good nurse, and I liked her a lot!
Brenda Spicer
May 12, 2021
She was a Grand Ole Gal, a good nurse, and I liked her a lot!
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