Vera A. Long

Vera was known for her bright smile and laughter. She was a sassy, spunky lady until the very end.

Vera was a prayer warrior and was dedicated to spending time with God. Her deepest desire was that everyone she loved and knew give their lives to God. As a result of this desire, she shared in the care of people around her. She was known to give the Electric Company employee who was working in below zero temperatures, a thermos of hot coffee and freshly baked cookies. Vera also regularly sent boxes of clothing and shoes to Hope Hill Children’s Home in Hope, Kentucky.

Vera had a heart for the elderly as well. She would volunteer her time to do chores that are difficult to do when aging such as laundry, ironing, and vacuuming.

Vera dedicated her time and talents unselfishly to the church, with the heart of a servant. No doubt hospitality was one of her spiritual gifts. She taught many to sew and cook. Everyone was welcomed in her home and at her table, and no one left hungry.

Vera is preceded in death by; Lonnie Long, her husband of 62 years, Leonard Varrecchia, father and Adelaid Paumbo, mother as well as the following brothers and sisters: George Vrrecchia, Leonard Varrecchia, Violet Gentile, Josephine Spada, Juliet Varrecchia, Adeline Fleshman,Romeo Varrecchia, Anthony Varrecchia, Hubert Varrecchia, Margaret Tullio and John Varrecchia.

Vera is survived by; David Long and his wife Sherry (son), Deborah Walker and her husband Alva, Jennifer Long Leplante, granddaughter, Christopher Walker and his wife Jessica, grandson, Amanda LeAnn LePlante, great granddaughter and Lucy Ann Walker due December 13, 2022, great granddaughter .

Serving as pallbearers are David Long, Alva Walker, Chris Walker, Nate Harris, Joe Nichols and Gene Tilleager.

A visitation for Vera will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove, 300 W Ave B, Copperas Cove, Texas. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM, 300 W Ave B, Copperas Cove, Texas. An interment to follow will occur Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer to have donations to made to the First Baptist Children's Building Fund.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Long family.