Joan Richardson Long of Pulaski passed on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Meadowbrook Nursing in Pulaski. She was born in Pulaski on May 12, 1935 and was 85 years old.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Wales Baptist Church. She worked as a nursing aid. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and working in her flower beds.
ARRANGEMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Floyd and Mary Ruth Phelps Richardson, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and grandson, Daniel Eli Collins
She is survived by her
Husband of 68 years, Richard “Gene” Long, Sr. of Pulaski
Daughter, Beverly (Danny) Collins of Pulaski
Daughter, Patricia (Wayne) McDougal of Pulaski
Son, Richard E. Long, Jr. of Pulaski
Grandchildren, Stephanie Collins, Kim (John) Miller, Valerie (Patrick) Wilcher, Ashley (Bo) McDougal Ingram, Laklin (Nick) Long Messer, Saxton (Elizabeth) Long, Richard Drey Long.
Great Grandchildren, Grayson Miller, Gibson Miller, Lerah Wilcher, and Owen Messer
Sisters, Louise (Wayne) Faulkner and Edna Harwell both of Pulaski.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements for Joan Richardson Long