B. Lucille Long

B. Lucille Kight Long, 91, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2004, at her home.

She was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Allenville, Mo., daughter of Dallas Hugh and Sara Ella Waddle Zimmerman. She married Linus Kight July 11, 1934; he passed away in 1940. She and Terry O. Long were married Sept. 10, 1950, and were married 53 1/2 years.

Lucille attended Southeast Missouri State College and Cape Business College. She was employed 37 years at First Federal Savings and Loan in Cape Girardeau. She began her career there as a secretary and retired April 1, 1984, as a vice president. She was a 50-year member of OES Chapter 174 in Whitewater.

Loving survivors include her husband; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Linda Kight; grandchildren Heather and Justin Kight, all of Overland Park, Kan.; six nieces; four nephews; and 25 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.

A private graveside service will be held at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Cooper officiating.

McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.