Ann E Long

Ann Elizabeth Long (nee Adams) passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, after a long and rewarding life. Deep gratitude is extended to the staff of the Charlotte, NC, Carmel Hills Assisted-Living facility for their exceptional and unwavering care these last few years. Our deep gratitude also goes out to the Hospice staff who helped her tremendously on her last journey.

Ann, born 2/21/1925 in Providence, RI, was one of five children born to Earl F. and Mary L. Adams. Ann studied nursing after high school and worked as a registered nurse until her first child was born. Even though she was a stay-at-home mother to her seven children, Ann never stopped applying her nursing skills while raising her children. She enjoyed competition and was a gifted athlete. She was a generous, gracious, caring individual; always wanting to help those in need. As well as Providence, Ann spent her life in the Chicago area; in Ft. Worth, Texas; and in Ann Arbor, MI, before settling in Charlotte, NC.

Ann was predeceased by her four siblings and by her loving husband of 56 years, Sylvester F. Long. She was also predeceased by her oldest daughter, Patricia Anne Ennes.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Mary L. Antonelli and her long-time partner, Ross MacIntosh; her son, Charles H. Long and his wife, Barbara; her daughter, Lucinda M. Huben and her husband, Joe; her daughter, Elizabeth J. Taylor and her husband, Terry; her daughter, Anne E. Long and her long-time partner, Charles Bamberger; her daughter, Margaret C. White and her husband, Lou; her 17 grandchildren and their partners; her 27 great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 2-6 pm at Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Ann Arbor Michigan and a funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 13, 2023 beginning with a visitation at 9:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carmel Hills Residents Assistance Fund at 2801 Carmel Road, Charlotte North Carolina 28226.