Lucy A. Long's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Lucy Williamson Long, age 81 of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. A Memorial Service honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 4:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Lucy was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on January 30, 1935, the second daughter of the late Ralph and Lucy (Vernell) Williamson. Graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1951, she attended Southern Illinois University. Lucy married John Earle Long on December 27, 1961 and they have been married for 55 years. She is survived by her husband, John; their two sons, John, Jr. (Hillary) of Red Rock, Texas and Jim (Belle) of Charleston; and three granddaughters, Lyla, Ellie and Lilly Long. She also leaves two sisters, Betty (Cal) Campbell and Sue (Ron) Leathers, all of Charleston; a niece Ronda (John) Dively of Carbondale; and a nephew Lee (Jackie) Leathers of Bettendorf, Iowa and their sons, Luke and Ben. Lucy was predeceased by an infant sister, Sally Jo. Lucy was a homemaker for many years, participating in her sons' activities. Previously, she had been employed at the Charleston Dairy Queen which was owned by her family and where she met her future husband. Later she was employed full time at Noble Flower Shop for approximately fifteen years prior to her returning to work at Noble's on a part-time basis. She also was an assistant manager at Dale Bayles on Campus until there was a change of ownership. Lucy had many friends and many interests. Foremost, was her family, and spending quality time with her granddaughters. She loved cooking, playing cards, traveling, and keeping in touch with high school friends. Lucy was a member of P.E.O., the Presbyterian Church of Rardin, Home Extension, and her monthly "Lunch Bunch" . Click to view Family Memorial Video. SERVICES Visitation Monday, January 02, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Memorial Service Monday, January 02, 2017 4:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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