Mary Eliza Long

May 5, 1931 - February 28, 2019

Mary Eliza Long, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Deaconess Hospital in Newburgh Indiana. Mary was born in Baskett Kentucky on May 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Hestoria and Gordie Brown. Mary worked at Green River Valley for over thirty years before retiring. She enjoyed working outdoors and shopping for leisure activities. Mary was a faithful servant at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky where she was an active participant and played many roles in the church; such as the annual planning for pastor’s anniversary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Frank Long, and her sister Dorothy McFarland; her brother, James Richard Brown; her great-granddaughter, Mary Chalonda Patrice Woodruff; and her grandsons: Chalon Bryant Woodruff and Jason Duane Woodruff. Mary leaves to cherish her life, James Richard Woodruff, who resides in their childhood home; beloved grandchildren: Jamie Evonne Woodruff of Olathe Kansas, Tabrisha Ruby of Tampa Florida, and James D. Hay of Henderson Kentucky; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, cousins, friends. A time of gathering will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Henderson Kentucky followed by burial services at Fernwood Cemetery. “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22 NIV