Artie E. Long, 89, of West Fork, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home. She was born August 5, 1930 in Westville, OK to Alton C. and Linnie Parrish Beard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William W. Long, Sr; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild, Tony.
Artie worked at Campbell-Bell/Lewis Brothers for 30 years in the gift wrap and gift department. She loved decorating and making flower arrangements for the church. No one could make cinnamon rolls like her. Artie was a member of Hyland Park Assembly of God Church (formerly Central Assembly) since 1955.
She is survived by a son, Walter Long and wife, Cresa of Winslow; a daughter, Patricia Standifer and husband, Larry of West Fork; a daughter, Pamela Thaler of West Fork; a sister, Dora Lagaly; a brother, Jim Beard; grandchildren, Patrick, Chrissie, Tonya, Angie, Rebecca, Jennifer, Jessica, Sarah, Kendra, Taylor, Kateasha and Will; 19 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Artie loved visiting the nursing homes and serving in the church. She was devoted to God, praying until the end.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 30, 2019 at Hyland Park Assembly of God Church with Pastors Dean Jones and Brad Redding officiating. Interment will follow in the West Fork Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Well they are together again : sis. Faye bro.Hershel and bro.William and all the other loved ones. They sure we’re wonderful people we feel like our lives we’re blessed by knowing them and their families. Its Not good bye we’ll see you later Artie and all ❤
Parri,, Pam and family. We are,sorry for your loss, but can’t feel bad about her making it home! We are so sorry that we won’t make the funeral, as Charles and I are under the weather right now. You all will be in our thoughts, and prayers! Love you all, Charles & Gail Fortenberry
So sorry about your mom. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Dear Patty, Pam and Walter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. Your Mother was a dear friend of many years.
I wish I could have attended her farewell services.
Artie was a wonderful, sweet person!! She was loved by all @ West Fork Assembly of God church as well!! Love & prayers to the family during these difficult times!! God Bless All!! Loretta & Tom DeVore