Charlotte Marie Long

Charlotte Marie Long, 61, of Gillis died at 2:00 AM on Monday, June 6, 2011 in a Welsh nursing facility.

Mrs. Long was born on May 4, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA. She was raised in LeBleu Settlement and moved to Gillis five years ago. Mrs. Long was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Longville.

She enjoyed cooking and had a passion for fishing. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Stanley Long of Gillis; a daughter, Tiffany Rainwater of Gillis; two step sons, Jamie Fruge of Ragley and Kenny Fruge of Denver, CO; three siblings, Beverly Gilchrist of Lake Charles, Andrew "A.J." Stewart, Jr. of Topsy, and Randy Stewart of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Levise and Andrew Stewart, Sr.; a daughter, Trudy Lynn Long; a grand daughter, Trudy Renee Rainwater; and a brother, Robert Lee Stewart.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Bird Nest Cemetery in Gillis. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of services.