Carol Mae Harman Long

Carol Mae Long, 82, a resident of Bridgewater, died Thursday, January 09, 2020 at Sentara RMH. A daughter of the late Glen Edward and Cleo Helen Hedrick Harman, she was born on April 18, 1937 in Brandywine, WV; and attended Franklin High School. Carol made her home in the Briery Branch community for many years before moving to Bridgewater in 1985. She was of the Lutheran faith and attended several Lutheran churches. Carol was known as “mom” to many; loved her cat very much, reading, working jigsaw puzzles and looked forward to her morning coffee every day. She married Franklin Page Long who preceded her in death in 1985. Carol was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy Harman; sister Doreen Pope, and brother Charles Harman. She is survived by twin daughters, Brenda Long of Dayton and Glenda Long of Bridgewater; two grandchildren, Jeremy Shull and wife Martha of Mt. Solon, Miranda Mercado and husband Victor of Dayton; five great-grandchildren, Garrett and Sadie Shull, and Mariah, Christian and Nicolas Smith of Dayton; and one great-great-granddaughter, Kendall Smith; two sisters, Gale Ann Harman Rinard of Wardensville, WV, and Linda Sue Harman Cook of Bridgewater; one brother, D. Wayne Harman of Bridgewater; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Linda L. Waggy officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. At her request, her body will be cremated. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com