1935
2017
STATESVILLE- Julia Harkey Long (Jeep), 82, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017, surrounded by her daughters at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born on September 5, 1935, in Iredell County to the late Cress Harkey and Etta Mae Harkey Pennell. Julia attended Cool Springs High School and completed administrative secretarial studies at Mitchell Community College. Her passion for office management fulfilled her career as an office manager/secretary at Mid-State Oil Company, Raymer Oil Company, and the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, Statesville, NC, and Newton Implement Company, Newton, NC.
Julia was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard planting flowers, fishing, gardening, and canning vegetables. She loved to crochet and was an avid seamstress, making clothes for herself and her children.
Julia was a strong, determined woman as evidenced after an automobile accident that left her with a disability that changed her life at age 46. Her favorite saying was "Where there's a will, there's a way", and this was the positive attitude she always instilled in her children.
In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Knox Long, a brother, Paul (Bud) Harkey, a sister, Betty Stroud, a nephew, Scott Harkey, a son-in-law, Phil Goodin, and a granddaughter, Kristy Carson. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Deborah Carson (Michael), Cindy Leagon (Bobby), Terrie Rouse (Ray), Brenda Goodin, and Linda Norberg. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Jamison Carson (Paige), Stephanie Faw (Jamie), Heather Hassler (Clay), Cameron Rouse, Sammie Goodin, Blake Goodin, Jacob Goodin, Makayla Norberg, Mason Norberg, Heather Harvey, and Chanda McCoy (Brian). Additionally she is survived by 13 great grandchildren: Chase Carson, Brody Carson, Hutch Carson, Lucas Faw, Autumn Hassler, Grant Hassler, Nathan McCoy, Braley McCoy, Summer Harvey, Liam Harvey, Aubrey Goodin, Serenity Starnes, and Saydee Starnes. Julia is also survived by a sister, Willa Ryan, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 9, 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Baptist Church, 349 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, with the funeral service immediately thereafter at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens. Julia's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Brian Center and Hospice for their compassionate care.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com
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October 11, 2017
Debbie Knox Wilson
Dear Debbie and famiy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.
October 9, 2017
Annette Bell
Dear Debbie and family, I am so very sorry that your Mother has passed.My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Annette Bell
October 9, 2017
Deborah Okamuro
I am so sorry for your loss.She was a special lady and will be missed.I hope many wonderful memories give you solace.I hope knowing where she is and that you'll be reunited someday gives you comfort.I pray God surrounds you with His love and peace.Sincerely,Candy Lady
October 9, 2017
LaVonne Gryder
Dear Debbie and all your family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless each of you in a special way.
LaVonne Gryder
October 8, 2017
Dear Brenda and family, May God bless all of your during this difficult time. Julia was a very sweet and kind lady. She always had a sweet smile on her face. I enjoyed talking to her at church. love in Christ, Dr. David and Donna Turner Matthews, North Carolina
October 8, 2017
Willa Ryan
It is heartbreaking to realize Julia's physical life is gone but I know she will be so content in her new life in heaven. I wonder if heaven will have a freezer that she can fill to the brim with her fruit and vegetables. She was so proud of being able to do that. I have lots of memories of her as my little sister. I remember the day she and Sam slipped off to get married and did not tell until they returned home. So many memories! I am proud of you girls for taking such good care of her for so many years. Please be at peace and enjoy all your own memories. Love to you. Willa
October 7, 2017
Joan Koenig
Dear Brenda,
How very sad I am to hear of your Mom's death. If she was anything like you, she was quite a lady. And, I know how much she was loved and will be missed. With love and deepest sympathy,
October 7, 2017
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
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