Linda Long Gabriel, 53, of Burnsville, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at her home after a short illness. A native of Burke County, she was a resident of Yancey County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William and Pauline Huskins Long. Linda was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Long and grandparents, William and Thelma Biggerstaff Long and Milton Harvey and Dora "Big Mama" Williams Huskins. Linda was a loving and caring wife and mother and will be missed.
Surviving are her husband: Chris Dakota Gabriel; her son: Rodney John Simmons, Jr. of Burnsville; two brothers: Sam Long and wife, Cheryl, of Lincolnton and William Dennis Long and wife, Virginia, of Burnsville; a very special niece: Lee Ann Long of Burnsville; and a special son: Kevin Warren of Burnsville.
Linda's memorial service was held in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge.
Surviving are her husband: Chris Dakota Gabriel; her son: Rodney John Simmons, Jr. of Burnsville; two brothers: Sam Long and wife, Cheryl, of Lincolnton and William Dennis Long and wife, Virginia, of Burnsville; a very special niece: Lee Ann Long of Burnsville; and a special son: Kevin Warren of Burnsville.
Linda's memorial service was held in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge.
Linda Long Gabriel, 53, of Burnsville, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at her home after a short illness. A native of Burke County, she was a resident of Yancey County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William and Pauline Huskins Long. Linda was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Long and grandparents, William and Thelma Biggerstaff Long and Milton Harvey and Dora "Big Mama" Williams Huskins. Linda was a loving and caring wife and mother and will be missed.
Surviving are her husband: Chris Dakota Gabriel; her son: Rodney John Simmons, Jr. of Burnsville; two brothers: Sam Long and wife, Cheryl, of Lincolnton and William Dennis Long and wife, Virginia, of Burnsville; a very special niece: Lee Ann Long of Burnsville; and a special son: Kevin Warren of Burnsville.
Linda's memorial service was held in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge.
Surviving are her husband: Chris Dakota Gabriel; her son: Rodney John Simmons, Jr. of Burnsville; two brothers: Sam Long and wife, Cheryl, of Lincolnton and William Dennis Long and wife, Virginia, of Burnsville; a very special niece: Lee Ann Long of Burnsville; and a special son: Kevin Warren of Burnsville.
Linda's memorial service was held in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge.
