Beatrice Arbutus Long, age 82 of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, NC and the daughter of the late Merle and Hazel Morris Matheson. Beatrice worked as a caregiver; she loved taking care of elderly people. She enjoyed camping, walking, traveling with her friends and family, and baking. Beatrice loved taking care of her grandkids and great grandkids. She was a member of Shooting Creek Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Long; two brothers, Grady and Merle Matheson; two sisters, Gin and Frances Turrill; and three grandchildren, Alex "Chief" Parker, Gavin Long and Tanner Long.
She is survived by her children, Jim Long (Cinda), Randy Long, Pat Berrong (Ron) all of Hayesville, NC and Lynn Sanchez of Hiawassee, GA; one sister, Alice Coleman of Young Harris, GA; five grandkids, Tamara Whitney (Brandon), Jade Shelton, Denahi Sanchez, Bret Long and Dalton Long; eleven great grandkids, one great-great grandkid; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.
A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
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