Linda Jane (Jennings) Long was born on June 9, 1941, to Kenneth Warner Jennings and Esther P. Jennings. She went to be with Jesus on June 19, 2025. In 1961 she married David G. Long. Two sons; David Douglas Long and Tyler Neil Long were born and blessed them. Doug married Patty Palizzolo and Tyler married Diane Shiflett. Four grandchildren; Keith, married Megan, Kyle, Tauna married Adam Buckner, Tamara married Mike Daniels, they were a blessing to Linda and David. Ten blessed great grandchildren; Montana, Grayson, and Charlie Buckner; Bronson, Lawson, Kelson, and Mason Daniels; and Kenadi Marlatt, Cody, and Logan Long.
Linda was a valuable partner to her husband on their farming operation and was active in their banking operation in Browning and Milan, Missouri.
She loved Christ and her Baptist Church. She played the piano in the church and furnished accompaniment in 100’s of funeral services over a 40-year period.
Linda prayed! She had a handwritten list of over 300 people she prayed for Every Night. She was adored by all who knew her and her sudden departure will be felt.
A funeral service for Linda will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Browning, Missouri. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, South of Browning. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.