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Helen Long

February 6, 1932 — October 22, 2016

Helen Long

Helen Elizabeth Long, 84, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her residence.

Born in Glade Springs, VA, on February 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Arthur G. and Rauzzie W. Cooper Olterman, she moved to Kingsport as a child.

Helen was preceded in death by her sisters, Estelene Olterman and Hilda Kabool; brothers, Bill, Howard, Bobby, James (Shine), Harold, and Paul Olterman.

Helen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Louis A. Long, Jr.; sister, Ann McGee; sister-in-law, Francis Olterman; daughters, Vicky Leming and husband Chuck, Debra "Cookie" Long, and Pam Fuller and husband, Ron; grandchildren, Andrew Chambliss, Hunter Leming and wife, Kalla, Amanda Venuti and husband Allen, Amy Williams Stanley and husband Tommy, and Faye Fuller; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her precious eleven year old peekapoo, Lucy.

A private family graveside service was held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Stout officiated.

Honorary pallbearers were Jim McKinney, Nick McKinney, Joe Taylor, Tommy Olterman, and Hunter Leming.

At the family's request, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.


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