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1956
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2015
Cathy Long Obituary
Cathy Joan (Tyson) Long went into God's arms on Nov. 23, 2015 after a courageous battle with Progressive MS in Jacksonville, Fla.
She was born June 17, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to William and Joan (Wagner) Tyson.
She is survived by her loving parents; sisters, Connie (James) Thomas, Carol (Charles) Anderson, Carla (James) Fincham; her husband, Dudley Long of 35 years; sons, Michael (Keisha) Long and Dudley (Sarah) Long; daughters, Jessica Long and Kristen Sampson; seven grandchildren.
She was a 1974 graduate of Ellet H.S. She went on to serve in the Navy for 10 years as a tradesman for the F-18 Simulators and then with private companies and ATT Citibank. She was involved in the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
She enjoyed time at St. Augustine Beach, body surfing, bowling, her Jaguar games and special times spent with her grandchildren.
Private services will be held. Burial at the Jacksonville National Cemetery for Veterans.
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Connie Tyson Thomas
December 5, 2023
Another year has passed without you. Miss you dearly. Hope you & dad are waiting for us. Love you. Connie
Connie
November 26, 2022
Another year without you. Miss talking w/you. Our families have grown & hoping you are w/dad ... love & miss you!
Connie Thomas
December 13, 2021
Cannot say how much I miss you. Living in fl & wish you were here to visit. Love you sis. Hope you & dad are together.
Jessica Long
November 20, 2019
It's hard to believe that this Saturday will be 4 years since you went home to your sandy beach in heaven. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. I wish my beautiful granddaughter Kinsley could have known her great grandma. I know the two of you would have been so close! You are forever loved and never forgotten!! Until my time comes and we are reunited, I hold onto my memories and take comfort in knowing that my mom is now my guardian angel watching over me from above. I love you Mama! Give Grandpa a big hug for me!
Mary Gibson
November 30, 2015
Michael + Jessica,
My heart is heavy for both of you as I know the pain of losing my mother.
Your cries have been heard by our Loving Lord and He will give you the peace you desire in the time set aside for each of you. Your memories of your Mother are your blessings and the gift is she will be with you always. Lighting your paths and patiently waiting for the reunion to come.
My love and hugs to both of you! <3
Jessica Long
November 29, 2015
I miss you so much Mama. Your pain and suffering is over, but your legacy lives on. You stay in my heart. I cherish all my memories of you. I know you're happy on the sandy beaches of heaven. "You're a butterfly and butterflies are free to fly." Fly high Mama. I love you!!!!
Crystal Oeffner
November 27, 2015
Sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. Thoughts and Prayers to comfort the family and friends.
Crystal Oeffner
Lorin Wagner
November 27, 2015
Sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. As children we had many good times with our family get togethers at Grandma and Grandpas house with all of our Aunts, Uncles and cousins. May the good lord be with all of you in this your time of need.
Your cousin, J. Wagner
Millie Crum
November 26, 2015
R.I.P. Cathy, you are in the arm's of Jesus now, no more pain, no more suffering, your body is whole once more, you will missed by many. God bless you and your family.
Jenifer Beddow
November 26, 2015
Rest in peace sweet cousin. You will be missed by many. Enjoy those wings, and fly high.Always in our hearts.....Jenifer Brett, Jessie and Kinsey.
Connie Tyson-Thomas
November 26, 2015
I will miss you dear sister. We had so much fun when we were kids & our visits when miles apart. Your body was trapped & tangled by progressive ms. You fought the good fight & God took you from your pain. Run & dance on your beaches above... I love you Sis!
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