Betty Jane Hollis Long

1927 - 2014

Betty Jane Hollis Long obituary, 1927-2014, Garden City, GA

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Garden City Chapel

2794 Highway 80 W

Garden City, Georgia

Betty Jane Long Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2014.

BETTY HOLLIS LONG WENT HOME TO JESUS ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 4TH, JUST HOURS SHORT OF HER 87TH BIRTHDAY.

BORN ON APRIL 5TH IN ALBANY, GA. TO ROBERT EMANUEL HOLLIS SR. AND AVA DELL LONG HOLLIS, SHE WAS RAISED IN SAVANNAH AND WORKED ON THE LIBERTY SHIPS AT SAVANNAH SHIP YARD AS A PATTERN LAYOUT PERSON IN HER TEENS.

BETTY MARRIED HOMER LONG ON JUNE 30TH 1945. THEY MOVED TO POOLER IN 1952, AND HAD 3 SONS. MOVING TO GARDEN CITY ON APRIL 5TH 2004. SHE CONTINUED TO ENJOY PLANTING FLOWERS AND COOKING FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS UNTIL HER HEALTH FAULTERED.

SHE IS PREDEACED BY HER PARENTS,HUSBAND AND TWO BROTHERS ROBERT EMAUNEL HOLLIS JR.(PETE), BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOLLIS SR.(FRANK) AND SON JERRY CRAIG LONG.

BETTY IS SURVIVED BY TWO SONS, HERB LONG OF REIDSVILLE, GA. AND CRAIG LONG OF GARDEN CITY. TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS, HOLLY HENDERSON(ROBERT) OF SAVANNAH AND CARLA RATHER(TYLER)
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CA. FOUR GREAT GRAND CHILDREN HALEY, BRAD, JOHN, AND HANNAH HENDERSON OF SAVANNAH. ALSO CLOSE NIECES AND NEPHEWS SHELIA ARNSDORFF(HANK), BEN HOLLIS(ANGLEA), GEORGE LONG(LINDA), MARY LONG, WYLEEN LONG, CAROLYN MAGGI, SHERRI THOMPSON, MIKE, DAVID, AND ALLAN HOLLIS AND THERE FAMILES (DAUGHTER IN-LAWS) VALERIE MC NAIR AND LAURIE LAWRENCE AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS.

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May 2, 2014

LaVerne Hollis

Betty and I talked not long ago and she told me I am still her sister-in-law. We both said that to each other. I remember her cooking for holidays. The food was wonderful. Oh the energy she had. Craig I'm sorry for your loss. Shes now a beautiful rose in Gods garden. Rest in peace Betty.

April 14, 2014

CRAIG

I THINK OF YOU A HUNDRED TIMES A DAY.................................................................................................................................................................

April 11, 2014

Claudia Christiansen

Dear Herb, My prayers and condolences are with you. May God's love be with you as you bear your loss. Sincerely, Claudia Sue

April 10, 2014

Jeff &Deborah Sarden

Craig
Sorry for the lost of your mother.You have our deepest sympathy May God be with you and your family.You will be in our prayers.Jeff & Deborah Sarden

April 9, 2014

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel in Betty's passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead & loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Believe in angels, for she is surely among them.

Love,
Lynne

April 8, 2014

CRAIG LONG

April 7, 2014

Phyllis Harper

Craig, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, words can not express the pain you must be feeling. Praying God gives you comfort and strength. With much love.

April 7, 2014

valerie mcnair

You're a part of my heart and soul forever...Valerie

April 7, 2014

You're a part of my heart and soul forever...Valerie

April 7, 2014

Carla Rather

Grandma, I love you. Carla

April 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. phoebie

April 7, 2014

Benilda Harden

To The Family of Betty Long: I am so sorry for your loss.Your in my thoughts and prayers.With Deepest Sympathy and With Much Love

April 6, 2014

CRAIG LONG

MOM I MISS YOU ALREADY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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