Juanita L. Long

1926 - 2012

Juanita L. Long obituary, 1926-2012

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Putnam Funeral Home

501 N Broadway Street

Union City, Michigan

Juanita Long Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2012.

Juanita L. Long, 85, of Union City, died May 23, 2012 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born Dec. 11, 1926 in Hastings, MI to Leo and Jenning M. (Belson) Warner.

She married Leon Long Feb. 20, 1951 in Coldwater. Juanita was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC, the Bible Study Group and the Green Thumb Garden Club. She loved potluck dinners, her cat Kitty and playing bingo. She made friends easily and loved them all.

Juanita is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Bender of Hudson, MI and Verna Shellington of Hastings, MI. She is also survived by a nephew Randy. She was predeceased by her husband Leon in 1989. Funeral Services will be Wednesday May 30, 2012 with one hour of visitation before the service at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church UCC in Union City. Pastor Karen Nachtigall will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Congregational Church UCC. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com.

The family was assisted by the Putnam Funeral Home. 517-741-9333

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May 30, 2012

kris shellington

We said our goodbyes today to a very good lady :(

May 29, 2012

kelly thrush

Rest in peace aunt juanita

May 29, 2012

Kris Shellington

Will b missed my many aunt juanita....she was always a very happy n caring lady ..

May 29, 2012

karen newton

She had several nieces and nephews Cathy Whitaker-Linda Tinkler-Royal Thomason -Brian Thomason-Deborah Thomason-Kelly Thrush-Kari Beard-Micheal Shellington-Robert Shellington -Karen Newton -Kristine Shellington and several great nieces and nephews .

May 29, 2012

karen (shellington)newton

Her craziness and spunk will be missed! She was a happy and funny lady!

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