Cora Faye Long

February 20, 1944 - May 16, 2023

Graveside services for Cora Faye Youngblood Long will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:00 PM at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Greenwood.

Mrs. Long, age 79, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.

She was born on February 20, 1944 in Little Texas, MS, to the late Herman Youngblood and Bessie Yount Youngblood. She worked at Fred's Department Store for 44 years until her retirement and was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church in Sledge, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Douglas Jonathan Long.

She is survived by her daughter, Regina Boudreaux of Metairie, LA; son, Robert Long of Crenshaw, MS; brother, Arvelle Youngblood of Greenwood, MS; and five grandchildren, Ronnie Reece, Taylor Grace, Jona Long, Chelsi Grace, and Logan Grace.

Rev. Roy Hartzell will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Robert Long, Todd Perry, and Taylor Grace

Wilson and Knight Funeral Home is in charge. Online guestbook may be signed at www.wilsonandknight.com