Ann Long

Ann Bothos Long , 83, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by her family at Saint Francis Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Athens, Greece to John and Angela Bothos.

Ann became a U.S. Citizen in her early 20s. She loved cooking for her family and friends. Her hands were her instruments for serving others, decorating, sewing, babysitting and organizing everyone's house whether they asked her to or not.

She was known and loved by many as "Yia Yia." A book could be written about all the "Yia Yia" isms, but she didn't want family to tell her life story or make a fuss over her.

She was a member of Connection Point Church in Jackson.

Survivors include three daughters, Angie Miskell, Linda (Lance) McKinney, both of Jackson and Brenda (Darryl) Rendleman of Anna, Illinois; a brother, George (Mary) Bothos; granddaughters, Bobbi Jo (Miles) Martin, Christy (Marc) Gardner, Conner (Will) Simmons; grandsons, Paul "Toodie" (Sandra) Carter, Jacob (Molly) Long; seven great-grandchildren; two step children, Amalia (Brian Phillips) Demopoulos and their children, Alexia and Nefeli and Kostas (Maggie) Demopoulos and children, Nickolas Astraia Ioanna and Kostiki; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Fotoula Demopoulos.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Margie Long Carter and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson.

Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Dr.Chris Vaught officiating.

Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children Research Hospital or Connection Point Church in Jackson.

Ford and Sons Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.