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Obituary For Loretta E. Long
Loretta Estella Long, 68, of Mulberry Rd, Ridgeway, VA, departed from this life Friday, October 15, 2021 at Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA. She was born April 20, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Robert Long, Sr. and the late Frances Martin Long.
In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen Stockton, and Estella Niblett, special friend Michael Reynolds, and her great grandparents, Elder Josh and Eva Lowe Hairston.
Loretta was a member of Jerusalem Christian Church (DOC). She graduated from Laurel Park High School class of 1974. Loretta was a caregiver for over 50 years. She worked at Ryan´s Restaurant for many years and Jerrys Pizza as a part-time employee where she went on trips with them as a family. She worked private duty for Pete Bluhm for over five years. She provided care to children on Mulberry (doctor´s children). She then continues to work Trinity Mission prior to her becoming disabled.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Sherikita Long of Ridgeway, VA, one granddaughter, Dha´Karri Long of Ridgeway, VA, three sisters, Mary McAllister of Greensboro, NC, Connie Jones, and Alanna Mitchell both of Martinsville, VA, three brothers, Robert Long, Jr., Anthony Long, Sr. and Minister Earnest Long all of Martinsville, VA, two aunts, Barbara Martin of Bluefield, VA, and Annie Bell Morrison of Martinsville, VA, one uncle, James Elston of Roanoke, VA, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Reverend Eugene Reynolds. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Spencer, VA. A public viewing will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with CDC guidelines a face covering, and social distancing is required. Family and friends will be received at the home, 339 Mulberry Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148 and at the home of Earnest Long, 1118 Highland St, Martinsville, VA 24112. We ask that all COVID-19 guidelines are followed.
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So sorry for your loss you are in my prayers. May god be with you during this tuff time. ❤️ Randee miller
To the Family, we were extremely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Loretta. Her humor and graceful smile will be greatly missed. Our continuous thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. "He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds" Psalm 147:3. ~Jesse & Colleen (Carter) Hairston, Laurel Park HS, Class of 1974~
Praying for you Kita & family, may God give you strength to endure and to hold to His unchanging hands! ❤️You! Cynthia & Joseph 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Prayers of peace and comfort.
To the family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Retta. Our sincere prayers for you to find Peace and Comfort to sustain you in the days to come.May our Father continue to Bless and Keep you all in His care.Thinking of you. Ramona, Ronald, Ramon/Dawn, Roy/Lavenia Hairston
My sincere Condolences to the family. Prayers for the family. Gwen Burwell, Raleigh NC
Prayers for the family.....Rachel France
Kita sending prayers to you and your family
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss
Prayers for all Donna Jackson
To Mary & Keke, I am in awe of Loretta's passing. I visited her at her home two weeks ago. She was vibrant as usual and we had good conversation and laughter. I know it's heart wrenching, but God picks the best flowers for his garden. Forever in our hearts, memories will always be. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Tammy Dillard & family
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family.
Agene Dawson
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family.
Agene Dawson
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Sorry for your loss. The Lord will give the family comforter and strength
So sorry to hear of Loretta's passing. My sincere condolences to the family. 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤
Paula Hampton, Eden. NC
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
