Miriam Long

Miriam “Tommie” Long passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 93. She was born September 10, 1927 to James J. Rhodes and Alma Smith Rhodes.

She is preceded by her parents; her brothers and their wives; husband: Homer D. Long; and eldest son: Mark R. Long.

Mrs. Long is survived by her eldest son’s wife: Anne Long; her son: Eric W. Long (Pat) of Bay Minette, AL; two daughters: Donna M. Long of Selma, AL and Sandra L. Glenn (Doug) of Leakesville, MS; her grandchildren: Kristina Nelson (John), Rachel Padgett (Wes), Cody Glenn (Ashley); her great grandchildren: Reagan Merrick, Tristan Merrick, Hayley and Hayden Padgett, and Porter Glenn.

The family will have a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cathedral Christian Academy, P.O. Box 661, Selma, AL 36702; Blue Jean Selma, P.O. Box 1606, Selma, AL 36702; or JH Israel, 402 Office Park Dr., Suite 215, Mountain Brook, AL 35223-9901.

Mama lived her life for her first love, Jesus.  To quote a friend when he heard of her passing, “Her day today is better than all the others put together.”