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2016
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Alice Long Obituary
Alice Catherine Sheppard Long, 8 Francesca Ave., Hanahan, SC 29410, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born on Callawassie Island in Beaufort, SC to Jack L. Walker, Sr. and Ruby L. Riley Tillman (she was step-daughter to Wade S. Tillman). She was predeceased by her husband(s) Ulmer Sheppard and Julian Long and survived by her daughter Gayle Barnhill (James) of Hanahan, SC, Ralph “Gray” Sheppard (Beth) of Jacksonville, Fl., her daughter-in-law Lynnette Sheppard Coker (Paul) of Goose Creek, SC, and predeceased by her son, Randall Sheppard.
She is predeceased by her brother Jack Walker, Jr and survived by the following brothers and sisters: Henry Tillman, Louise Duncan, Wade Tillman (Aileen), Bobby Tillman (Eleanor), Patricia Knudsen, Carl Tillman (Carol), and Wilbur Tillman (Diane). She is predeceased by her granddaughter, Michele Causey and grandson, Graham Sheppard. She is survived by the following grandchildren: Jason Sheppard (Kelly), Jennifer Sheppard Miller (Chris), Amy Weldon (Jordan), Lauri Sheppard, David Causey, Paul Barnhill (Jennifer). She is survived by the following great-grandchildren: Ella and Will Causey, Jonathan and Joshua Sheppard, Garrett and Abbey Sheppard, Chloe, Ethan, and Natalie Miller, Lucas, Mila, Norah and Piper Weldon, Eli and Sadie Barnhill. She also has three great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Long was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church, North Charleston, SC and accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was nine years old at Ridgeland Baptist Church, Ridgeland, SC. She was a woman of faith, a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and mother-in-law. She was affectionately known as “Nan” to her many grands and great-grands and she loved each and every one of them dearly. She loved cooking for her family (especially cooking their favorite birthday meals), birds, flowers, traveling, and eating seafood.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at Carolina Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow in the chapel at 2:00pm.
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Beanie and Grady Dawson
May 11, 2016
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother and your grandmother and your sister and your mother-in-law. Alice was a very kind person.
April 30, 2016
Gayle, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I am out of town and cannot make the service but you are remembered in prayer today.
Charles & Helen Mincey
April 29, 2016
Gayle, Ralph and family. We were sorry to read about your mothers death. we remember good times with her and Ulmer, they were dear friends. I'm sure that the love of God, your memory of her and your close family and friends will be a great support to you in the coming days and months. All of you all will be in our prayers.
Intrepid Hospice Staff
April 29, 2016
Mr. James and Ms. Gayle and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to each of you in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you all during this time. We thank you for allowing us to take part in Ms. Alice's care.
S. Washington
April 29, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.
Kay Smith
April 29, 2016
What a beautiful and loving woman. She was one of the best. May God comfort her family in this time of need.
Mayor and City Council of Hanahan
April 29, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Michael Sally, Mike Dyson, Kevin Cox, Jeff Chandler, and Joel Hodges.
Chris Goodman
April 29, 2016
Prayers for Alice's Family May God wrap his loving arms around this family. As the family holds tight to each other, may they find peace during this time of loss. Hugs to each of you. Chris Goodman, Beaufort, South Carolina
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