SALISBURY - Marybelle Catherine Long died Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her home. Born July 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Pearl Smack.
For many years she operated a family daycare, and enjoyed sewing and gardening.
She is survived by four daughters, Teresa Fernandez, Elaine Long, Debbie Harris and Faye Wilson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Sidney Smack his wife Darlene; sisters, June White and Peggy Horner; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Carroll James Long; sons, Gary Edward Long and Victor Lee Long; brothers, Sonny, David and Linwood Smack; and a sister, Doris Norman.
A graveside funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Springhill Memory Gardens. Arrangements are in the care of Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury.