Mrs Long

February 18, 1924 - December 10, 2011

In loving memory of Alberta Joyce Smith-Long age 87 of Saratoga Springs. Alberta was predeceased by her parents George and Anna Smith of Charleston S. C., A brother Joseph Eugene Walker and her husband of fifty years Harry lee Long. She is also predeceased by two sons Keith Long, and Harry Long Jr. Mrs. Longs is survived by daughter Jean Simpkins, and sons James Long and David Long. Eleven grandchildren Jason Long, Daryl Long, Adrienne Long, Nina Long, Jerelle Long, Jocelyn Simpkins, Jeneta Simpkins, James Long, Londelle Van Arnum, Monique Bennefield, and Ezra Long and a host of beloved family and friends. Alberta Long was a native of Charleston, SC and was raised in Harlem, NY and came to Saratoga 35 years ago. Mrs. Long worked and retired from Bell Atlantic Phone Company. She was an avid church member of Soul Saving Station for Every Nation, where she served in the choir, missionary and other various boards. Alberta was a proud supporter of Feed the Children. She was a very nurturing, loving mother and grandmother. Not just to her family, but to the many she adopted in the community. Alberta had agape love for all. She lived a full and blessed life and we are all better people from having her in our lives. Alberta will be sorely missed. Please join us in her celebration of life ceremony on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:30 am at Soul Saving Station for Every Nation 62 Henry St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the service. Burial will be with her husband Harry in Greenridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. www.tunisonfuneralhome.com Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Soul Saving Station for Every Nation. 62 Henry St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866