Ms. Velma Bridges Long

Age 89 of Elk Valley, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 23, 1929 in Elk Valley.

Velma was preceded in death by:

Husband:
Francis Long

Parents:
Esley & Beulah Bates Bridges

Step-mother:
Sylvia Bridges

Sisters:
Ruby Cheeny
Geneva Marcum

She is survived by:

Sons:
William Francis “Butch” Long & wife Patty
David Long & wife Sue

Daughters:
Betty Rich & husband Harry
Debra Day
Linda Perkins & husband Roeland
Brenda Lovely
Stacey Long

Fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren & nine great-great grandchildren

Sister:
​Lois Jones

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn her passing.

The family will receive friends: 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral: 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home
Officiating: Rev. Harold “Pete” Norman & Rev. Chase Lay
Burial: 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 in the Valley View Cemetery (Elk Valley)

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
“Your Family Funeral Home”