Betty Long, age 77, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at her residence in Lawrenceburg. Betty was born on July 22nd, 1947 to the late S.V. Staggs and Nellie Elizabeth Gobbell in Summertown, TN. Betty worked for 44 years as a hairdresser in Lawrence County, a profession that she thoroughly enjoyed throughout her life. She was a member of Whispering Hills Free Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Long and her brother, Melvin Staggs.
She is survived by her sister, Connie Cozart; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home on Thursday, December 26th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Brother Terry Potts will be officiating.
Interment will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
