Cleta Smith Obituary
Sue was born on June 7th, 1941 in Odessa, TX to Jim and Lorene Morgan.
On February 22nd, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Thomas Longacre in National City, CA. They soon had five beautiful children Tony, Jimmy, Sheri, Timmy and Carolyn.
Sue worked at Tulare Nursing and Rehab as a housekeeper for 25 years before retiring.
After her retirement, Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids she loved going to the second-hand stores to see what new toy or book she could find.
Sue was predeceased by her parents Jim and Lorene her siblings Martha and Barbara her son Jimmy Ray and her granddaughter, Kelsey Breanne. She is survived by her children Tony, Sheri, Timmy and Carolyn. 12 grandkids Mandy, Chad, Casey, Brandi, Amber, Brandon, Jessica, TJ, Breanna, Kristen, Magen and Kathleen 22 great grandkids Trevor, Quentin, Arianna, Kayvon, Allie, Nash, Gilbert, Mariah, Marc, Hendrix, Zoe, Lilan, Timothy James, Mia, Kinsley, Abby, Maddy, Michael, Kylie, Aveah, Jaden, Emma and 1 great great grandson Beau
A special thanks to family and friends that have reached out, sent cards, texts, called and prayed. We appreciate you all and love you more than you know.
A chapel service will be held on Monday September 15, 2025 at 10:00 am Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Final Resting Place North Tulare Public Cemetery Tulare, CA.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Sheri Longacre
November 18, 2025
Hi mom, omg i don't know were to start. I'll start by saying " I miss you so so much". I'm lost without you. I know you're in a better place but it's so sad here without you. I drive by your house almost every time I go to tulare. I've been out to visit you many times. I miss you so much. It's not the same anymore. I'm so sorry I didn't come to see you more often as I should've. That's time I'll never get back. You taught me so much in life. There is no one to turn to for advice. I miss everything about you. Thanksgiving is coming up soon and it's just not going to be the same without you here. I love you Mom, give Dad and Jimmy Ray a big hug for me. I'll be back soon to talk to you okay. Missing you Mom, love your Sheri Lynn
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Cindy Figueroa
September 11, 2025
Aunt Sue, I was sure glad that I got to see you in May. It was really nice talking to you and sharing a hamburger. I love you Aunt Sue.
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