Linda Kay Long

Johnston City Linda Kay Long, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 9:45 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Linda was born September 21, 1944 in Pana, Illinois to Rev. Tony & Pauline (Griffith) Jayne, Sr. She married Jim Long on January 22, 1964 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He survives in Johnston City. Linda was a Customer Advocate for Blue Cross & Blue Shield. She attended Energy United Methodist Church. Survivors include: Husband Jim Long of Johnston City Parents Rev. Tony & Pauline Jayne, Sr. of Salem Three Daughters; Deborah Kramm and husband Terry of Sullivan, MO Angela Lampley and husband Randy of Johnston City Kendra Marrs and husband Shawn of Johnston City Four Grandchildren; Mathew Kramm of Sullivan, MO Rachel Kramm of Sullivan, MO Joel Marrs of Johnston City Jacob Marrs of Johnston City Mother-in-law Marcella Long of Johnston City Brother Roger Jayne and wife Roula of Tucson, AZ Sister Darlene Page and husband Jack of Salem Sister Brenda Turner and husband Bob of Salem Brother Tony Jayne, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Salem Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded by - Granddaughter Ellen, Brother Kendall Jayne, Father-in-law Leon Long. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Betty Mahaffey officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be given to Eagle House Ministries or the Leukemia Research Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. The family would like to extend special thanks to Delores Long, Mary Miller and other family and friends for all of their prayers and support.