Louise A. Long

Louise Alston Long affectionately known as "Tuts" to her family and "Weezie" to her friends, transitioned into God's loving arms on Friday, January 17, 2025. Louise was born on July 27, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was one of eight children to the late Mary Willie Alston and Charlie Alston, Sr. Louise met the love of her life William Long ("Beetles") at the High Ball Lounge. After several years of dating, they were united in holy matrimony on September 10, 1980. They have been united for 53 years. Louise accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1997. She was baptized at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Walter F. Forrest. Louise was a dedicated servant for Christ for over 30 years. She served on the courtesy Guild Committee and the Deaconess Ministry. Louise received her education from the Baltimore City School system, graduating from Dunbar High School in the class of 1962. After graduation, Louise attended college and received a degree in social work, beginning her career as a Neighborhood Assistant I worker on October 6, 1966. Louise served as the voice for the residents for Welfare, the Department of Social Services, and the Public Housing Management Office for Lafayette Courts. Louise was the founder and organizer of a Welfare Rights Group and the leader of the first Fun Camp for Lafayette Courts. Louise also helped the youth in the community with summer employment opportunities. Louise had various job locations as a Neighborhood Assistant I worker. She continued serving neighborhood residents at the following Community Action Agency locations in Baltimore: North Avenue and Caroline Streets, 901 E. 25th Street, 901 Washington Boulevard, Fort Washington Elementary School, and the Human Services Center, District #1, 3411 Ban Street. Louise loved children and making sure they were happy. She was he founder and organizer of the Annual Halloween Party during the four years she worked from the Southeastern District Center. Louise strived for success and reached her goals. She retired in 2007 after serving many Baltimore City residents for 40 years. Louise's favorite things to do were dancing, listening to her selections of oldies but goldies, cooking, shopping, watching Moon Man Connection dancing show, Judge Judy, Hot Bench, Family Feud and spending time with her family and friends. Louise was a people's person who loved to conversate. She would always strike up a conversation everywhere she went and was loved by many. Louise leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, William (Beetles); two daughters, Yvette Richardson, (Antonio), Sheronda Lucas, (Donnell), three grandchildren, Brittaney Denise Wilson, Keva Michelle Richardson, Anthony Levi Wilson, Jr., one sister, Doris Alston; one Aunt Irene "Corrine" Alston; her best friend Sandra Braxton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Louise A. Long

July 27, 1944 - January 17, 2025