Bertha Ann Long Marker, 69, of Sod, passed on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was a homemaker who had a love for fishing, camping, bingo, sewing and for her children and grandchildren. She also formerly attended the Salvation Army Church in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband of 2lwonderful years of marriage, James Luther “MILKMAN” one son, Ronald C. Long, Jr. of Charleston; five daughters, Pamela Price of Florida, Leigh Rankin of St. Albans, Kathy Campbell of Sissonville, Rhonda Frasher of Florida, and Mary McCluskey of Charleston; one step-son, Jimmy Marker of Sumerco; two step-daughters, Teresa Breedlove of Sod; Melinda Ray of Alum Creek; one sister, Rose Mary Leone of Florida; two brothers, Robert Smith of Florida; Ned Smith of Hewitt; l2 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday March 4, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.