Melva Long

BRYANT — Melva J. Long, 83, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Sand Mountain United Methodist Church and active in UMW. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Eula Britt Estes; brother James H. Estes, Jr; daughter-in-law, Lyndia Leath Long. Surviving include her loving husband of 64 years, Alfred L. “Von” Long, of Bryant, Ala.; son, Ronald Long (Anna Greene), of Bryant, Ala.; daughter, Diana (Johnny) Gray, of New Salem, Ga.; son, Jerry Wayne (Lynne) Long, of Villa Rica, Ga.; grandchildren, Jimmy (Tiffany) Long, Lauren (Seth) Anderton, Katie Long, Leanna (Andrew) Marshall, and Hannah (Chad) Williamson; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Glenda Scott; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mrs. Long’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in the chapel of Ryan Funeral Home. The family will receive friend one hour prior to the service of Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA. Share your thoughts and memories at www.ryanfuneralhome.net.