Carolyn Frances Long Brown Obituary

Name: Reception
Start: 2025-06-20T22:00:00
End: 2025-06-21T00:00:00
Location: Walnut Street Chapel

The memory of Carolyn Frances Long Brown of Big Island, Virginia, who passed away on June 15, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Carolyn Frances Long's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Carolyn Frances Long's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carol Parks Long, Sr. and Dorothy Wines Long; and her brothers, Michael B. Long and Richard T. Long. She is survived by: her husband John Wade O'Connor; and her siblings, Ilene L. King, Sammy G. Long (Janet) and Neal R. Long (Judy). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc., 10961 Lee Jackson Hwy, Big Island, VA 24526.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burch-Messier Funeral & Cremation Service - Bedford

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June 17, 2025

Melvin Lee (Long) Spruill wrote a sympathy message

“Carolyn is my cousin along with her brothers. Carol Parks Long, II (Rhonda) , Richard T. Long, (deceased), Michael B. Long (deceased), Samuel G. Long (Janet), Neal R. Long (Judy) and sister E. Ilene Long King. I have many fond memories of growing up at the Sedalia homeplace in summer. and learning so much with fun, shared chores, and family time. Wonderful memories and they will stay with me always. Not only were they cousins, they were my friends. Melvin L Spruill (son of Helen Long Spruill)”

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