MRS. ANN SIMMONS LONG, of Troy, North Carolina, retired school administrator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and former member of the Montgomery County Schools Board of Education for 19 years, peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at First Health-Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving sons-Rudy and Nathan.

Education was synonymous with Ann’s life as evidenced by her earning a high school diploma from The Laurinburg Institute and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Appalachian State University.

Accordingly, a public celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 10th, Montgomery Central High School in the Jim Matheny Center for the Performing Arts.

Family visitation will be held from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM and other times at the family’s residence on South Main Street.

The Omega Omega Service conducted by Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will take place at 11:30 AM and the funeral will begin at Noon, Saturday, June 10th.