MIDLAND - Martha Lou Brown Long was born August 11th in El Paso, Texas to Samuel and Wilma Brown. She began her school years at Crockett Elementary in El Paso. When she was 9 years old, her family was transferred to Wink, Texas. Martha Lou was active in high school and received the honor of being selected Miss Wink. She also represented Wink as a Sun Princess in the annual Sun Carnival in El Paso.
After graduating from high school, she attended Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics. When Martha graduated from TWU, McCamey Independent School District hired her to teach Home Economics. She loved McCamey.
It was just out of the city limits, that a young DPS Trooper, Sammy Long, stopped the new young pretty teacher that he would one day marry. Sammy and Martha were married July 7, 1961 and had a son, Tracy Long. Martha Lou and Sammy shared a wonderful life, until he was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1976.
Martha Lou continued her teaching career of 42 years in McCamey leaving a legacy anyone would be proud to have. She left a positive influence on her students. Martha Long was always a lady and a respected role model. "Mrs. Long" was loved by her students and she loved her students.
Martha is survived by son Tracy and wife Tina of Fulshear, Tx. Grandchildren Laci Derkowski and husband Ricky of Brookshire, Tex, Kyle Long and wife Lindsey of Richmond, Tex and Adison Long of Houston, Tex. Great grandchildren Gracie and Grady Derkowski of Brookshire, Tex. Sister Marion Berryhill of Odessa, Tex. Nephews Perry Berryhill, Darren Berryhill and wife Kathy all of Odessa, TX. Great nephews Ryan Berryhill and Zach Berryhill of Odessa, TX. Nicholas Woolley of Cypress, TX. Great niece Emily Berryhill of Odessa, TX.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home 601 N Alleghaney Ave., Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1pm at the First Baptist Church 820 Burleson Ave McCamey, TX. Burial immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dress For Success of the Permian Basin.
Published in Odessa American on Mar. 26, 2019
After graduating from high school, she attended Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics. When Martha graduated from TWU, McCamey Independent School District hired her to teach Home Economics. She loved McCamey.
It was just out of the city limits, that a young DPS Trooper, Sammy Long, stopped the new young pretty teacher that he would one day marry. Sammy and Martha were married July 7, 1961 and had a son, Tracy Long. Martha Lou and Sammy shared a wonderful life, until he was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1976.
Martha Lou continued her teaching career of 42 years in McCamey leaving a legacy anyone would be proud to have. She left a positive influence on her students. Martha Long was always a lady and a respected role model. "Mrs. Long" was loved by her students and she loved her students.
Martha is survived by son Tracy and wife Tina of Fulshear, Tx. Grandchildren Laci Derkowski and husband Ricky of Brookshire, Tex, Kyle Long and wife Lindsey of Richmond, Tex and Adison Long of Houston, Tex. Great grandchildren Gracie and Grady Derkowski of Brookshire, Tex. Sister Marion Berryhill of Odessa, Tex. Nephews Perry Berryhill, Darren Berryhill and wife Kathy all of Odessa, TX. Great nephews Ryan Berryhill and Zach Berryhill of Odessa, TX. Nicholas Woolley of Cypress, TX. Great niece Emily Berryhill of Odessa, TX.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home 601 N Alleghaney Ave., Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1pm at the First Baptist Church 820 Burleson Ave McCamey, TX. Burial immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dress For Success of the Permian Basin.
Published in Odessa American on Mar. 26, 2019
MIDLAND - Martha Lou Brown Long was born August 11th in El Paso, Texas to Samuel and Wilma Brown. She began her school years at Crockett Elementary in El Paso. When she was 9 years old, her family was transferred to Wink, Texas. Martha Lou was active in high school and received the honor of being selected Miss Wink. She also represented Wink as a Sun Princess in the annual Sun Carnival in El Paso.
After graduating from high school, she attended Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics. When Martha graduated from TWU, McCamey Independent School District hired her to teach Home Economics. She loved McCamey.
It was just out of the city limits, that a young DPS Trooper, Sammy Long, stopped the new young pretty teacher that he would one day marry. Sammy and Martha were married July 7, 1961 and had a son, Tracy Long. Martha Lou and Sammy shared a wonderful life, until he was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1976.
Martha Lou continued her teaching career of 42 years in McCamey leaving a legacy anyone would be proud to have. She left a positive influence on her students. Martha Long was always a lady and a respected role model. "Mrs. Long" was loved by her students and she loved her students.
Martha is survived by son Tracy and wife Tina of Fulshear, Tx. Grandchildren Laci Derkowski and husband Ricky of Brookshire, Tex, Kyle Long and wife Lindsey of Richmond, Tex and Adison Long of Houston, Tex. Great grandchildren Gracie and Grady Derkowski of Brookshire, Tex. Sister Marion Berryhill of Odessa, Tex. Nephews Perry Berryhill, Darren Berryhill and wife Kathy all of Odessa, TX. Great nephews Ryan Berryhill and Zach Berryhill of Odessa, TX. Nicholas Woolley of Cypress, TX. Great niece Emily Berryhill of Odessa, TX.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home 601 N Alleghaney Ave., Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1pm at the First Baptist Church 820 Burleson Ave McCamey, TX. Burial immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dress For Success of the Permian Basin.
Published in Odessa American on Mar. 26, 2019
After graduating from high school, she attended Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics. When Martha graduated from TWU, McCamey Independent School District hired her to teach Home Economics. She loved McCamey.
It was just out of the city limits, that a young DPS Trooper, Sammy Long, stopped the new young pretty teacher that he would one day marry. Sammy and Martha were married July 7, 1961 and had a son, Tracy Long. Martha Lou and Sammy shared a wonderful life, until he was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1976.
Martha Lou continued her teaching career of 42 years in McCamey leaving a legacy anyone would be proud to have. She left a positive influence on her students. Martha Long was always a lady and a respected role model. "Mrs. Long" was loved by her students and she loved her students.
Martha is survived by son Tracy and wife Tina of Fulshear, Tx. Grandchildren Laci Derkowski and husband Ricky of Brookshire, Tex, Kyle Long and wife Lindsey of Richmond, Tex and Adison Long of Houston, Tex. Great grandchildren Gracie and Grady Derkowski of Brookshire, Tex. Sister Marion Berryhill of Odessa, Tex. Nephews Perry Berryhill, Darren Berryhill and wife Kathy all of Odessa, TX. Great nephews Ryan Berryhill and Zach Berryhill of Odessa, TX. Nicholas Woolley of Cypress, TX. Great niece Emily Berryhill of Odessa, TX.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home 601 N Alleghaney Ave., Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1pm at the First Baptist Church 820 Burleson Ave McCamey, TX. Burial immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dress For Success of the Permian Basin.
Published in Odessa American on Mar. 26, 2019
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