Willa Ruth Long Lawson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Willa Ruth Long Lawson of Dayhoit, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Willa Ruth Long left this world on December 5, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Willa Ruth Long Lawson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marco Cottrell and Inez Cottrell; her husband Reverend Aaron Long; her sons, Dany Long and Kenneth Long; her grandson Kenneth Daniel Long; her brother Ronnie Cottrell; and her grandparents, P. E., Emma Kate Pace, Wright and Mary Cottrell.
She is survived by: her brothers, Gary Cottrell of Barbourville and Steve Cottrell (Pam) of Manchester; her children, Michael Long (Mary) of London, Gregory Long (Linda) of Smith, Tim Long (Debbie) of Kodak, TN and Karen Howard (Charlie) of Coldiron; and her close friends, Una Saylor and Sandy Hendrickson. She is also survived by 15 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren, as well as a host of Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 9th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home (122 N Cumberland Ave, Harlan, KY 40831). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Faith Holiness Church. A burial was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at the Hensley Cemetery.
