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Obituary for Norma Jean Long
Norma Jean Long, age 67, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at SE Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Ohio. She was born December 3, 1938, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, daughter of the late Vibert and Irene Shumate Keck. She was an employee of the former NCR plant in Cambridge and a member of the IBEW Union. She was a very active member of the Main Street Church of Christ, Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Richard Long, who died October 18, 2005; a half-sister, Ruby Meyers; and a half-brother, Denver Keck. Surviving are one son, David A. (Teresa) Long of Caldwell; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Melinda Jean) Lagle of Caldwell; five grandchildren: Mrs. Wayne (Maria Jean) Sparkman, John and Edward Porter, and Dawna and Korinna Long; four great-grandchildren: Brenda and Brieann Giffin and Jared and Megan Porter; three step-grandchildren: Ian, Cameron, and Normandy Sparkman; special friends of 40 years Bob and Karen Wheatley; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call Friday, May 19, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where the service will be Saturday, May 20, at 11AM with Evangelist Paul Hoover and Pastor John Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Sharon Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Long's memory may be made to the Main Street Church of Christ - 631 Main Street - Caldwell, Ohio 43724
