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1940
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Wanda Long Obituary
January 6, 1940 - April 11, 2022
Garner, North Carolina - Wanda Baker Long, beloved wife and mother, returned home to her lord and savior with courage and grace, on April 11, 2022, at her home in Garner, North Carolina. She was 82 years old.
She will always be lovingly remembered and respected for her devotion to and tremendous love for her family and friends, her strong Christian faith, study and knowledge of the Bible, her love of nature and her generosity of spirit as expressed through hundreds of cards she sent over the years.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Charles Long of Garner; daughter, Beth Strauss and husband Alan of Tucson; granddaughter, Cheyenne Ernest and husband Cody of Tucson; granddaughter, Cierra Smith and fiancé Josh Ciarniello of Tucson; great grandchildren, Claire and Cooper Ernest of Tucson; and sister, Brenda Kennerly of Mico Texas.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Faye Davis; grandson, Ian Aaron Strauss; parents, Howard Fulton and Lillar Allen Baker; and brothers, Tommy Eugene Baker, Harold Lee Baker, and Robert Fulton Baker.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Wanda's name to Camp Kesem (donate.kesem.org, Tucson chapter) or Therapeutic Ranch for Animal and Kids/TRAK (traktucson.org). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14th, at 11:00 at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1201 Maxwell Dr. Raleigh, NC. For those unable to attend in person, you can live stream the service via Saint Andrews Facebook page: Saint Andrews United Methodist-Garner. To give Wanda's Tucson family and friends an opportunity to celebrate her life, a second service will be held there, date TBD.
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Jane Johnson
May 14, 2022
Our sincerest condolences go out to Charles, Beth and the family.
Wanda has been a lifelong neighbor and friend from the Loop Rd family and will be sorely missed.
Love Always!
Dee, Jane & Family
Phillip Hales
May 8, 2022
Charles (and family),
So sorry to hear of Wanda´s recent passing. I always enjoyed her beautiful smile and kindness. Thinking of you all with fondness this Mother´s Day.
Rhonda Mundy
April 29, 2022
Beth and Charles....Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Wanda. She was such a sweet loving and giving person...She was always so very kind to me. Prayers for u and ur family. You all will always hold a special place in my heart. Love and hugs to all...
JoAnn Johnson
April 26, 2022
Love and Prayers to you and your family.
It was a joy to have you in my life.
Arlene and Jennifer
April 23, 2022
Our thoughts are with you. Blessings to you in your sorrow. Much love to you each.
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