I met Kathy when I went to Thomasville to see my boyfriend at the time, Bert Thomas who had moved there to build the Cornerstone COC building.  She was such a delight...so loving and giving. She came down to Tampa, FL for our wedding along with several from the Church there. I was a young Christian who was not used to being pampered and on my wedding day she gave me a pedicure...my first one ever. She also gave me one of my most treasured gifts...the Pines and Plantations  cookbook which I have used over and over and given to each of my daughters for their use. She was a giver...kind and loving and so others -centered. A woman of God!  I only wish I had kept in touch after we both left Thomasville. I will enjoy spending eternity with her in heaven!  Love in Christ...jeannie

Prayers and condolences to Kathy Barton Long family, she was a wonderful teacher I just loved her, I remember how she would not only be your teacher but your best friend and shared her life and love to all her student.  She even told us she was moving and getting married that's when I truly lost my favorite teacher and best friend. Thank you Mrs. Barton for everything that you had done for us at Central High Yellow Jackets you will always be remembered.  RIP Mrs. Barton 

I remember all the Lynn family reunions we shared  and the visits to Alabaster  as cousins up growing up. Celebrate her life. Best to Family I know you have many great memories.
The Barton's in south Florida

She was a wonderfully smart and very pleasant teacher.  I was in her class when she announced she was getting married and would be Mrs. Long.   I am saddened to hear she has passed.   She was very sweet, kind and fun.  

Kathy was one of my top favorite teachers that I ever had. She made history and geography fun, while being down to earth and treating her students like colleagues. I learned so much from her, and would give anything to have another trip to Europe with her by my side! She was a wonderful woman, an amazing mom, and a fantastic teacher. I am blessed to have been given the chance to know her.  

Kathy was a colleague and friend.  She was dedicated to Chattanooga State, learning, and her students.  We talked on campus recently and she was so happy.  I know that I will be indebted to her and she will be missed by all.

Whenever I think about Kathy, the word "lovely" comes to mind.  I've seen that many of the tributes pouring in for her on Facebook and through texts, have used that same word.  Dignified, hard working, faithful, all describe this woman that we have been privileged to know as a friend, and then as a family member.  I am so sad that we will not be having more time to share, getting to know each other even better.  But, I'm so glad for the time we had, and for the legacy she has left, especially through her precious daughter, Kelli.  We will always be grateful to Kathy for giving us a beautiful new family member, sharing her daughter with us.  We will never forget her and will share stories about her with our grandsons who also enjoyed being a part of her life.   We love you, Kelli and Brad and are incredibly sad for you.  We loved Kathy too, and so much wanted her to have some more time here, but are happy that she is now healed.

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Kathy Lynne Barton Long

January 9, 1950 – May 7, 2018

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

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