Mable Long, 90, of Columbia, KY died Monday, April 15, 2019 at her residence. Born in Adair County, she was the daughter of the late Louie and Birtie Matilda Davis Rich and wife of the late Willie Woodson Long.
Mrs. Long was a faithful Christian and taught her children to follow God at an early age. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and loved the outdoors and gardening.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 3 children: Marvin Long, Roseann Wilson and Carolyn Williamson; 1 sister Edna Taylor; & 2 grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
9 children: Barbara Woodrum (Charles) of Lamont, IL; Bonnie Lynn of Hustonville, KY; Violet Bridgers of Nottingham Park, IL; Diann Ponder of Liberty, KY; Merl Long of Owensboro, KY; Lisa Keeling of Clarksville, TN; Marlene Long, Eddie Long, & Renee Long all of Columbia, KY
5 brothers: Kenneth, Willard & Hubert Rich all of Shelbyville, KY; David “Floyd” Rich (Connie) and Donnie Rich of Columbia, KY
3 sisters: Dora Maggie Gentry (JC) of Columbia, KY; Dorothy Hoosier of Campbellsville, KY; Flossie Martin of Liberty, KY
19 grandchildren & several great-granchildren
Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives
Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday from 3:00-8:00pmCT at the funeral home and on Thursday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Joe Woodrum, Jeremy Lynn, Jamie Long, David Payton, Derek Ponder and David Ponder
