CUNNINGHAM, Ky. -- Nellie J. Russell Long, 86, died at 5:35 a.m. Feb. 15, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
Born May 27, 1926, to the late Colie Lee and Bessie M. Hayden Smithson, she was a graduate of East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Mo., and Draughon's Business College in Paducah. She was an underwriter for various insurance companies for over 30 years. She also helped pastor churches in Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri and Kansas for over 36 years.
She was first married to Amos F. Russell, and he preceded her in death in 1945. She later married the Rev. L. Leon Long, and he preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Randall H. Long.
Survivors include: one son, Travis M. Russell of Cunningham; one brother, Tommy Lee Smithson of Cunningham; one daughter in-law, Susan Long of Quenemo, Kan.; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Curtis Cemetery in Norwood, Mo., at a later date.
Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.milnerandorr.com.