Betty Carolyn Kocher Long, 93, of Reader, WV died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on February 3, 1929 to John and Sylvia (Straight) Kocher.
She was a member of the church of Christ in Reader.
Betty enjoyed her family, and spent each weekend preparing a big meal for Sunday dinner for anyone who wanted to stop by. She was an excellent cook and loved to garden all summer and feed her family the whole year with the food she grew and canned. She would be up before the sun each day baking and preparing for Sunday. Betty also enjoyed crocheting and had a particular teddy bear blanket that she made for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Long, her daughter, Sandy Odom, her parents, and her brothers, Little Paul, Arthur, Johnny, and Bill Kocher.
She is survived by sons Jim (Toni) of New Martinsville, Roger (Kimmie) of Reader, Larry (Linda) of Piney, John Marc of Paden City, David (Vickie) of Moundsville, and one daughter, Janet (Mike Bell) Cecil of New Martinsville, brother Ben (Ruth) Kocher of Reader, 16 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Journey Hospice of Sistersville for the gentle, loving care of our mother.
Friends received 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Williams Funeral Home, 12750 Shortline Hwy, Pine Grove. Burial to follow in Milburn Cemetery in Reader, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to Journey Hospice, 314 S Wells St., Sistersville, WV 26155.