Joann Long

JoAnn Long 75, of Graham, MO, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, with her family at her side.

JoAnn was born on March 17, 1937, in Ravenwood, MO, to Ralph Reno and Hazel Juanita (Couch) Patterson, they preceded her in death.

On July 11, 1955, JoAnn was united in marriage to Carol Golden Long, in Atchison, KS. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1995. She was also preceded by her sister Barbara Lee Puett.

JoAnn and Carol lived in St. Joseph, MO for a short time before moving to Graham, MO. She had been a resident of the area most all her life and had been a housewife and mother.

Her survivors include her 6 children, Teresa Carter, Skidmore, MO, Carolyn (Eldon) Hayes, Graham, MO, Lucinda (Ron) Capps, Skidmore, MO, Ralph (Penny) Long, Maitland, MO, Carol “Rusty” Long, Maitland, MO, and Brenda Long, Graham, MO. She was also survived by 19 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Leland (Alice) Patterson, Kansas City, MO; 3 sisters, Belva Howard, and Loretta (Cliff) Mills, both of Kansas City, MO, and Juanita (Gayle) Vessar, Maysville, MO; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO. No formal visitation is planned. Arrangements are by the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Missouri Lions Eye Research Center, Heartland Lions Bank, 404 Portland St. Columbia, MO, 65201.

For online condolences and guest book visit, www.bramfuneralhome.com