Deanna Lyvonne Long

Deanna Lyvonne Long was born on April 1, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of the late Virginia A. Hendricks and the late Carl William Hendricks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Delores Anne Hendricks and Virginia Carol Brown; her brothers, Carl Hendricks, Oliver Hendricks and Charles Hendricks.

Deanna accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. She united with The First Missionary Baptist Church of Robertson under the leadership of Pastor Cornelius Osby. Deanna was a member of the Nursing Ministry until her health prevented her from continuing with her calling.

Deanna dated and married her high school sweetheart Reginald (Reggie) Long. They were married for 46 years. God blessed Reggie and Deanna with three children, Reginald Long Jr. (Tony); Robin and Ryan. Reggie and Deanna raised her niece Tonia as their daughter. Her first born son, Tony preceded her in death.

Deanna was educated in the St. Louis Public School System, graduating from Sumner High School in 1963. Deanna enrolled and graduated from St. Louis Municipal School of Nursing where she received a diploma as a Registered Nurse. She later received a BSN from Webster University.

Deanna loved being a registered nurse and worked in different capacities during her nursing career. Deanna was like a magnet, attracting people to her. She was truly loved by many. Deanna was known for her meticulous style of dressing, always well coordinated. She joined the Red Hat Society where she enjoyed spending her days with her special friends.

Deanna is survived by her devoted husband Reggie; two daughters, Robin (Charles)Tiner and Tonia (Guy) Thomas; one son, Ryan; one granddaughter Whitney; one grandson Antonio; one brother, Eugene (Catherine); her mother in-law, Willie Mae Long; two brother in-laws Theodore Long ( Alma), LaRoye Long (Tanya); one sister in-law Ernize Miller; aunts, uncles a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.