Patricia Diane Long

Patricia Diane Long, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at her daughter's home.

She was born September 7, 1955, daughter of Wilsie Mae Ernandez and the late John Hudson.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Jerry Millwood will be held 10:30 am Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia.

The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Patricia is survived by her mother, Wilsie Mae Ernandez; son, Donald Long Jr. and wife Jessica; son/grandson, Jonathan Caulder; daughter, Juanita Robb and husband Bryan; fiance', Fred Jones; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; best friend, Jayne Long.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Long Sr.; grandson, Brandon Daniel; and 3 brothers.

Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice P.O. Box 3984 Gastonia, N.C. 28054.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.