Billie Long

Billie Yvonne Townsend Long, age 69, of Morganton, passed away at her home Monday, February 28, 2022.

Mrs. Long was born December 23, 1952, to the late Claude Rolson Townsend and Mildred Frances Roberts Townsend. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Lee Townsend.

Billie loved music, traveling, camping and being with her family. She enjoyed reading the Bible and studying the Word of God.

Mrs. Long is survived by her husband, Steve Long; her children, Stephanie (Brian) Wingate, Gary Long and Steve (Kacey) Long Jr.; her brother, Ronald (Charlotte) Townsend; and a sister, Judy King also survive. Her grandchildren include Brian Wingate Jr., Katie Wingate, Emily Wingate, Scott Long, Garrett Long, Skyler Long, Lindsey Long, Gage Ficalore, Natalie Shinkevich, Brandon Bonet and Ayla Wilson. Two additional great-grandchildren survive: Camille and Angelina.

A memorial service for Billie was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends from noon until the 2 p.m. memorial service hour. Rev. Darvin Couch will officiate at the memorial service.

Flowers are being accepted or in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Long can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.