Louise Long

October 25, 1932 - January 23, 2017

Louise Long   Mooreville - Louise Long, 84, a longtime resident of Mooreville, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born October 25, 1932, in Verona to Guy T. Spees, Sr. and Lula Spees. Louise spent most of her working life as a seamstress for Reed's Manufacturing but also held numerous secondary jobs. Louise was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working in her yard as well as buying and trading cars. She also loved to spend time with and caring for her grandchildren.   Survivors include her five children, Dianne Andrews of Austin, Texas, Barbra Heaton of Sona, Georgia, Tony Presley (Pam) of Gay, Georgia, Gary Long of Mooreville and Ronnie Long (Karen) of Mooreville; six grandchildren, James Tony Davis Jr. (Caron), Ryan Presley, Cody Long, Brandon Long (Amber), Tyler Long (Haley) and Ashley Mayne (Matt); four great-grandchildren, Kinsley Mayne, Mason Mayne, Caitlyn Davis and Hunter Davis; several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Houston Long; five brothers, Freddie Ray Spees, Richard Arlew Spees, William T. Spees, Guy T. Spees Jr., and Buddy Spees; three sisters, Sue McCarty, Frances Richie and Virginia Stephens.   Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Robert Winters officiating. Graveside services will follow at Tupelo Memorial Park.   Pallbearers will be her grandsons and family friends.   Visitation will be 4 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017, at W.E. Pegues, Tupelo   Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.