Saratoga Springs, NY- Alberta Joyce Smith-Long, 87, passed away.
Alberta was predeceased by her parents, George and Anna Smith; brother, Joseph Eugene Walker; her husband, Harry lee Long; and sons, Keith Long and Harry Long Jr.
Alberta is survived by her daughter, Jean Simpkins; sons, James and David Long; grandchildren, Jason, Daryl, Adrienne, Nina, James, Ezra and Jerelle Long, Jocelyn and Jeneta Simpkins, Londelle Van Arnum and Monique Bennefield; and a host of beloved family and friends.
Alberta Long was a native of Charleston, SC, and was raised in Harlem, NY, and came to Saratoga 35 years ago. Mrs. Long worked and retired from Bell Atlantic Phone Company. She was an avid church member of Soul Saving Station for Every Nation, where she served in the choir, missionary and other various boards. Alberta was a proud supporter of Feed the Children. She was a very nurturing, loving mother and grandmother. Not just to her family, but to the many she adopted in the community. Alberta had agape love for all. She lived a full and blessed life and we are all better people from having her in our lives. Alberta will be sorely missed.
A celebration of Alberta’s life was held Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Burial will be with her husband, Harry, in Greenridge Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in Alberta’s name to the Soul Saving Station for Every Nation, 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
