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Obituary For Ms. Marilyn Unetha Long

A beautiful life began on June 14, 1945, for Ms. Marilyn Unetha Long in Marianna, the Rock Bottom Community, Florida to Ms. Hattie Mae McCollough and the late William E. Long, Sr. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 5th at the Signature Healthcare in Marianna . She was 74 years old. A native of Jackson County, she was of the Methodist faith and a member of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. After graduating from high school, Marilyn moved to Newark, New Jersey where she worked and retired from the Essex County School Board. After 27 years, she relocated back to her birth place where she remained until her demise. Some of Marilyn’s fondest memories were those of her childhood in to Rock Bottom Community. She recalled of the homes being built from lime rocks and how proud she was to be born there. She was preceeded in death by her father William E. Long, Sr. and the love of her life her precious daughter Rosalind Long. Marilyn leaves precious memories with her mother, Ms. Hattie Mae McCollough of Marianna, Florida; step-mother, LaFlorence Long of Marianna, Florida; one sister, Janice Tanner and husband Charlie of Marianna, Florida; three brothers, Rodger Clemmons and wife Paulette, Calvin Clemmons and wife Teresa both of Marianna, Florida and William E. Long, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; special cousins and caregivers, Linda Smith and husband William, Bettie Ellis, LaDon Clemmons and wife Alicia, all of Marianna, Florida; one aunt, Vivian Darby of Marianna, Florida, special daughter, Monica Hogans White and husband Scottie of Cottondale, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Heaven Bound Celebration for Marilyn will be Saturday, October 12th at 11a.m. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald D. Mizer, Rev. Frances Menchion, Rev. Dovie Lewis and Min. Jesse Douglas officiating. Interment will follow in the Orange Hill Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

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Marilyn's home was a visitor's stop. Anyone who knew Marilyn would always stop by to say hello and chat awhile when they come home. Marilyn was known for her antiques and seasonal decorations in her yard. She believed in having a beautiful yard, whether it was the 4th of July with all her flag in the yard or Easter with Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and flowers adoring her yard. She also was good with crafts. She would cut and create all kinds of scrapbooks by cutting and pasted pictures she cut out from duplicate copies to create multiple scrapbooks for her classmates. Not one book but 2 or 3 identical books. That's how Marilyn was, a giving person. If you admire something in her house, the next time you come to visit she would say "take it." As we all know in high school she was one of the most popular and prettiest student at JCTS. Full of enthusiasm, energy and m motivation and loved to dance. We left Marianna and Marilyn went to Newark, NJ and I to NYC. We continue to keep in touch with each other but later on she returned to Marianna as her health began to fail her. Marilyn was a sharp dresser. She loved to dress in her many big Sunday hats and many shoes to match and she loved her colorful dresses too. She also loved to read her scriptures and had a shelf full of Bibles. Later on she bought a Wonder Bible and now she can listen to the Old and New Testaments. She loved to listen to Johnnie Speights Sunday morning program and Joel Osteen. Well, I could go on and on about my classmate and friend, but I will close now. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family during this difficult time as we pray to an Almighty God who specialized in encouragement,and carrying the heavy burdens that we bear "Lord God, you're an irresistible God; full of mercy, full of power, and full of grace. We entrust the entire family, and ourselves to you Lord God in Jesus' name we pray." "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." II Timothy 4:6-8 Marilyn take your rest!...Rosalind is waiting for you! Your friend, Curley Spires Potter and The Class of 1963...Rest In Peace

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Family, So sorry I couldn't be with you on yesterday due to having to help officiate at a child's funeral at my own church. Marilyn and I became friends during high school when both of Or families moved to what we called "The Cemetery Projects." We had remained friends throughout the years. Marilyn endured a lot of battles with the enemy "sickness". However, I told her she was a very strong person to have endured so much sickness. She actually lived at the hospital during her daughter's illness before they returned to Marianna. I was there at her beck and call when she needed me. I don't know if it was I or someone else who introduced her to meat pies. But every time I called and told her I was coming home, she would ask me to bring her some meat pies. She loved to dress at one time and when I stayed with her for my 50th Class Reunion, I tried to get her to give some of the clothes that I felt were probably too large for her then. However, she wouldn't part with them and I believe that she felt that if she gave away her clothes it would appear to her that she was giving up. So she kept on fighting to the end, and I know that the battle is over and the victory is won and that God whispered in her ear, "Well done my good and faithful servant. It is now time to come hoe and rest from your weary labors. Enter into thr Father's house. Your daughter has been patiently waiting for you and your father too ( William). So I say to you family, cry if you must but do not continue to weep because Marilyn is just asleep. My prayers are with you. As I close, I am sure the Eugolist has already told you that the Bible says "To be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord" Yours in love, friendship beyond degree, Rev. Evelyn G. McKay Moore

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You will truly be miss had fun times together when we come home I never forget everytme we talk you ask when we are comming home sharron aka breeze

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may u rest in peace we going to miss our talks on the phone we miss u mozell mack aka the breeze and sharron mack

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