Elizabeth Virginia Harris Long

Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Harris Long, 75, was called from labor to eternal rest on March 1, 2018 at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, VA. Mrs. Long was the youngest child born February 21, 1943 to the late Norel Edward and Geneva H. Harris in Mecklenburg County, VA. She was a 1961 graduate of West End High School, Skipwith, VA, and was a retired dietary aide at Chase City Health and Rehabilitation. She was of the Baptist faith, attending churches in the area. She loved old gospel music, her favorites were Willie Banks, Lee Williams as well as several local groups. She enjoyed doing puzzles and watching her soaps. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Long was preceded in death by husband, Alvino Ray Long; four brothers, Norel, William, Herman and James; and one sister, Della M. Gayles. Left to carry on her strong legacy are her five children; Joyce M. Harris , Carolyn Moseley (Donnell), Pamela J. Walton, Ronald Long (Shelly) and Donald Long (Tricia) all of Chase City, VA; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert L. Harris of Newport News, VA; two sisters-in-law, Mildred L. Smith of Lacrosse, VA and Mrs. Norel Harris of Philadelphia, PA; a vast number of nieces, nephews cousins and friends to include devoted Veda T. Branch, Mattie Smithson, Yvonne Bass all of Chase City, VA, and Pattie Hayes of Richmond, VA. A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday March 7, 2018 at the chapel of Giles-Harris Funeral Home, Chase City, VA with Rev. Linda Goode, officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.