Debra Long Obituary
Debra Long, age 73, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2025 at Sonshine House in Ellijay Georgia.Debra was born February 2, 1952, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to Kenneth Long Sr. and Bonnie Stover Long.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Kenneth Long Sr, and Bonnie Stover Long and brothers Aaron Kenneth Long Jr. and William Richard Long.
She is survived by brother Steve Long; sister Pam Long; brother Rick Long; brother Buck Long; and brother Ryan Long.
Family and friends will gather at Morganton Baptist Church cemetery for a private family service on Tuesday October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Debra Lynn Long; send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3911 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
People and places connected with Debra
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Debra Long
Tell your own story about Debra
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Debra Long's name
How to support Debra's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Debra Long's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
