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Ruth Ann Long

Sep 1, 2021 | Obituaries

Mrs. Ruth Ann Long, 60, wife of Barry Dean Long and a resident of Exmore, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Princess Anne, Md., she was the daughter of Frances E. Crouch Long, of Princess Anne, and the late Thomas F. Long. She was a child support specialist for the Department of Social Services.

In addition to her loving husband and mother, she is survived by her son, Patrick Long, and his wife, Avery, of Exmore; daughter, Lori Sturgis, and her husband, Lee, of Painter; and three grandchildren, Logan, Cooper, and Lanie.

A graveside service will be conducted Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the Long Family Farm Cemetery with Pastor Rob Kelly officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.