Jimmye Carolyn Long

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Jimmye Carolyn (Moore) Long, entered heaven on August 25, 2020. She was 88 years old, born on November 22, 1931 in Hoxie, Arkansas, to Robert Dent Moore and Hazel (Followwill) Moore. She grew up in Hoxie and Walnut Ridge, graduating from Walnut Ridge High School in 1949. While in school she was the editor of the yearbook and school newspaper, a member of the Dramatic Club, Press Club, Glee Club, National Thespians, Quill and Scroll, and FHA. She was named Miss Walnut Ridge High School her senior year, and also named Most Courteous. She was secretary/treasurer of her senior class as well as being the Salutatorian at graduation. After graduation she worked as a bank teller for about 30 years. Jimmye was a good cook, especially known for her baked goodies. She was an avid reader. She loved her family more than anything, but most of all, she loved the Lord. Even when her health caused her to go into a nursing home, she would still write encouraging notes to family and friends, and pray for them every day. She also loved her “grand-dogs.” She played the piano by ear, and enjoyed hearing and singing hymns. She instilled a love of reading and music in her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Nita Allen, Helen “Tynse” Bassett, Alyce “Toots” Binzer; and brother Robert “Bud” Moore. She is survived by her sister Jeannie Smith of Hoxie; children Carolyn (Steve) Fox of Salem, Florida, Sara Caldwell of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Bill Long of Little Rock. She is also survived by grandchildren Kathryn (Greg) Cowles and John Caldwell, both of Jonesboro, and great-grandchild Phoebe Cowles of Jonesboro. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much. She had all their birthdays written on her calendar so she could pray for them on their special day. One very special niece, Jane Tims, helped her son Bill care for her for the last 6 years, and we are so thankful for her. We would like to say thank you to all who cared for her at Craighead Nursing Center, NEA Baptist Hospital, and the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Due to COVID-19, the family will be having a private memorial service at the outdoor garden at Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 10:00 am with Pastor Ken Beaver officiating. If you wish to honor her in some way, please give to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or a reputable animal rescue in her name.

Jimmye Carolyn Long

November 22, 1931 - August 25, 2020