Letha D. Long, 72, of Noble, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind.  Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park near Claremont

Mrs. Long was born on April 14, 1933 in Richland County, the daughter of Osborn F. and Mabel (Lemke) Grizzle. She married Fred Long on April 10, 1954. He survives

She was a retired cook from West Richland Elementary School in Noble

Mrs. Long is survived by her husband, Fred Long of Noble; three children, Michael Long and his wife, Barb of Danville, Teresa Young and her husband, Matt of O'Fallon and Jeffrey Long and his wife, Jill of Newton; and six grandchildren, Chris Long, Zack Long, Tom Young, Maggie Young, Jessica Long and Jenalee Long.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)