Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Obituary For Mrs. Ann Simmons Long

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.

Guest Book

Dearest Nate And Brenton Long....Our Sincere Condolences To Your Entire Family. We Are Praying For You....The Clark Family, Oakboro NC....(Red, Ron, Kim (KaKa), And Rod Clark)

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With deepest sorrow and love, Children of Ray Kelly: Cousins Sylviann, Beverly, and Dwight

- Beverly McCain

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Great and inspiring lady,my second mother I will forever love and cherish the memories .. sincerely Jamie Leake and Family

- Jamie Leake

Ann has always been like family to me, she will be deeply missed. I have known here since I was a little girl and have so many beautiful memories. Chuckle and Nathan your mom was such a beautiful woman and loved you both so much. Rest in peace my wonderful friend. In the Lord's time and mercy, will see your smile and feel your loving presence again. VIvian Diggs Evans

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I will always remember my dear line sister as having the most beautiful, infectious smile with a big, bright and magnetic personality. My Soror made her presence known, and you couldn't help but to love her. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved her. Jocelyn McKoy ❤️🐘🔺

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My cousin Ann. We didn't see each other often but when we did, we would share laughter of things we remembered during our youth. I grew up in Taylortown (Pinehurst) east of Troy, but Sundays were family visit days back then. Ann Lived in Taylortown for a while when she was teaching school close by, and all my friends would talk about my beautiful cousin. I would think, "I'm the luckiest guy alive." Rest In Pease My Beautiful Cousin. Richard Harold Highland

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A woman has lived well whose memory is met with a smile, whose laughter is recalled like the lyrics of a favorite song or the warmth of an embrace, whose family recalls her legacy with a sense of pride, whose friends are better for having known her, and whose community is a better place because she was there. A woman has lived well whose death is not a benediction, but is rather a call to worship. Cousin Ann, we are blessed that you came this way!

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May you rest in heavenly peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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Soror Long, You were a great woman that was full of love, kindness, and joy. I also remember you being a woman of style. Sending my condolences 💐 to family and friends.

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I'm going to miss my mother. She was one of a kind. She was a good mother and a good role model rest in peace mama gone but never forgotten. Thank you everyone for your prayers and condolences.

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Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Sister Long ( My Phoebe) will truly be missed. When I became her Pastor she never missed a beat. The Church Clerk, choir director and the list goes on. I will forget the conversations , and how she would boldly say " You are MY Pastor, and I love your family. Another special moment, is when shared with me she was "seeking" Delta Sigma Theta ( am be being and Omega Man).. Chucky and Nathan I pray God gives you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rev. George T. McCormick.. Shalom

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My Cousin Ann made made so many unforgettable memories of my childhood growing up in Troy. She gave my sister and I the pleasure of her vivacious personality, introduced us to great music, and danced with us for hours on her sun porch. She was pure joy with a contagious smile and laughter. Her love of education and children continued throughout her adult years as an educator and Montgomery County School Board member. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Chuckie and Nathan and those touched by Ann's enduring love of life. Rest in Peace, Cousin, "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Beverly Kelly McCain

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Sending my sincere condolences to the family Mrs. Ann will truly be missed I appreciate the life lessons she gave me as a child growing up the best neighbor, teacher, choir director and the list goes on. Chucky and Nathan I pray God gives you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. Tiara Lowery & Family

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Sending my sincere condolences to the family Mrs. Ann will truly be missed I appreciate all the life lessons she gave me as a child growing up the best neighbor, teacher, choir director and the list goes on. Chucky,and Nathan I pray God gives you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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