Inez Mantooth Long

Inez Mantooth Long, age 90 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on July 15, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Martha Williams Mantooth. Mrs. Long was retired from Fieldale Farms and was a member of Demorest Baptist Church. She worked at the Senior Center for many years and was involved with Meals on Wheels and the Red Hat Society. She was very devoted in her faith, which got her through many hard times. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, by whom she was affectionately known as NaNae. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Long; daughter, Susie Booth; grandson, Kevin Booth; special friend, Tom Oliver; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, John and Sharea Long of Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Danny Brewer of Baldwin and Martha and Johnny Lovell of Cleveland; seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services are 11 am Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Demorest Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Mewborn officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.