Joyce M. Long, 85, formerly of Emerson St. and widow of Earl W. Long, Sr., passed away Wednesday afternoon in the emergency room of the Samaritan Medical Center. She had been a resident of the Samaritan Keep Home for over 5 years.
The funeral will be 8 pm Monday, August 21st at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Calling hours are from 2 pm – 4 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery for the convenience of the family.
Joyce is survived by her children, Earl Jr. (Cindy) Long, Florida, JoAnne (Dennis) Snyder, Watertown, Mark (Denise) Long, Watertown, Lori Paige, Burrville and Brian (Mark Landas) Long, Philadelphia; 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a brother Alfred (Juanita) Davis, Jr, Watertown; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter Linda (David) Anderson, a son Wayne Long, a grandson Nichalas VanZelf, brothers and sisters, Gerald, Kenneth, Steven, Geraldine, Jenny, June and Mary.
She was born in Theresa, February 23, 1932, a daughter to Alfred and Laura Davis Davis, Sr. She worked as a nurse’s aid at the Jefferson County Home in Watertown before her marriage to Earl W. Long, Sr. on October 1, 1949. Following her marriage, she worked in the deli department at Loblaw’s Grocery store for a brief time. Joyce went to work as a cook at the Black River Valley Club for many years, retiring from there.
Joyce enjoyed Bingo, rummage sales, and crafts. Mr. and Mrs. Long enjoyed dancing and bowling with their neighbors for many years.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.