Lucy E. Long, 92, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born on October 8, 1933 in Gradyville, KY to the late William “Bill” and Kizzie Janes Richard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Daniel “J.D.” Long; a daughter Mary Elizabeth Long; a stepson, Donald Joe Long and seven siblings: LT Richard, Artie Aaron, Mag Sneed, Margie Sneed, Bernice Taylor, Margaret Davis, and Pete Richard.
Mrs. Long previously attended the Victory Community Church and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
Her children: Mae Long and Thomas Douglas Long (Eudie Bennett) of Columbia, KY and Lula Ann Turpin (Kevin) of Indianapolis, IN
2 stepsons: Ricky Long (Cecillia) of Orlando, FL and Jim Long (Susan) of Winter Park, FL
Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday
Pallbearers: Jessie Coomer, Brandon Turpin, Dillan Long, Alex Coomer, James Skaggs and Kevin Turpin
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.







