Mrs. Berdie M. Stripling
July 1, 1945 - January 5, 2016
Life Profile Mrs. Berdie M. Stripling Long entered eternal rest on January 5, 2016 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. She was a native of Union County South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Smith and the late Dezzie Glenn. She was the step-daughter of the late Jack Glenn. She was the widow of Clifford Stripling. She devoted her life as a textile worker and a barber. She was the owner and operator of Long’s Barber Shop. Mrs. Stripling was preceded in death by one son, Melvin Long, one sister, Pearl Cunningham, two brothers: Lazarus G. Smith and Darryl Brannon. She leaves to cherish fond memories: One daughter: Ms. Jeanette Smith of Union, SC. One son: Mr. Lawrence Long, Jr. of Jonesville, SC. One granddaughter: Kima G. Farr. Four sisters: JoAnn Smith and Dorothy Spears of Jonesville, SC., Louise Eison of Union, SC., Lillian Jefferies of Spartanburg, SC. One Sister-in-law: Lizzie Stripling. One Brother-in-law: Edward Stripling, both of Spartanburg, SC. Two special nieces: Phyllis Glenn and Anita Gory and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016. Mrs. Stripling will be placed in the church at noon to await the hour of service. Funeral Services will be held at the Bethany Baptist Church, 618 Forest Street, Jonesville, SC. Burial will be held at Jonesville Memorial Gardens, Jonesville, SC.
Life Profile Mrs. Berdie M. Stripling Long entered eternal rest on January 5, 2016 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. She was a native of Union County South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Smith and the late Dezzie... View Obituary & Service Information