Betty Sue Jenkins-Long, age 86, passed away November 28, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was born February 10, 1937 in Missouri, daughter of the late Albert Benjamin Jenkins and Mary Jane Vanover-Jenkins.

Betty was a member of 2nd Street Church of God, that her father founded.  She enjoyed playing piano and singing at church, gardening, and also enjoyed spending time in her gazebo.

In 1952, she married Lester Eugene Long, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include four sons, Jackie Long of Sikeston, Albert Damon (Brenda) Long of Springfield, MO, James Merlin (Margie) Long of Sikeston, and Jeffery Allen Long of Sikeston; one daughter, Lucinda (Thomas) Britt of Booneville, MO; one great-grandson she raised like her own son, Luke Long; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by one son, Boby Joe Long; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Harrison; and four brothers, Junior Jenkins, Jackie Jenkins, Francis Jenkins, and Joseph Jenkins.

No services are scheduled.