1927
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.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results
Funeral services provided by:
Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Garden City Chapel2794 Highway 80 W, Garden City, GA 31408
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more