Harriette Tebell "Sissy" Long died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 4. She arrived as a Valentine on Feb. 14, 1932, born to parents Gus K. and Harriette T. Tebell in Charlottesville, Va. She had wonderful memories of growing up in Charlottesville. She attended Mary Baldwin College, and then in 1953 became one of a handful of women to graduate from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's of science degree in education.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Gus K.Tebell Jr. and her husband, William W. "Bill" Long Jr. She is survived by her children, Beverly Long Supler and her husband Tim, of Newport News, Va and William W. "Bill" Long, III and his wife Ann, of Wilmington; and grandsons Mathew Walter Long and Mitchell Tebell Long, of Newark.
Sissy grew up a coach's daughter surrounded by sports. Her life revolved around the various UVA and Philadelphia teams' sporting events. She loved nothing more than to watch her children and grandchildren participate in their various sporting activities. She was a member of the Junior League of Wilmington, Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Wilmington Country Club. Her most favorite place in the world was on the golf course and she managed to actively play right up to her passing.
The family is especially grateful to Carrie Hall, who provided faithful support and companionship to our mother for almost two decades.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington where friends may visit beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will follow in Lower Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the charity of your choice.
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