Lula Katherine Long, daughter of the late George Albert and Lillie Rene (Tennison) Long, was born July 2, 1928 in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life at 8:03 A.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in the Richland Care Center at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 29 days. As a young woman, Katherine moved in with her grandmother, Maude Williams and became her primary caretaker until Mrs. Williams’ death in 1967. Her greatest concern was taking care of her family. Katherine will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her sisters: Eva Pauline Massey of Bettendorf, Iowa and Virginia Fuller of Richland; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by two brothers: George Delbert Long and Alvin Chester Long. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Rev. Christopher S. Hendrix, Sr. shared comforting words with the family gathered at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland. Burial followed in the Fulbright Cemetery in Laclede County. Serving as escorts were Carl Mounce, John Mounce and Reginia Copeland. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.
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