Mrs. Rebecca Long Shue, 77, of Richfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Pastors Tim Small, Chris Whisenant and Ronnie Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12-2 prior to the service.
Rebecca was born on July 30, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late George “Buck” Washington Long, Sr. and Mable Lucille Presley Long. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Joesire Shue; brothers, George “Rick” Long, Levard Long.
Rebecca was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for over 35 years where she was an Elder, singer, and member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She took great pride in taking care of her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Lorrie Holland and husband, Keith of Richfield; sons, Tim Shue and wife, Lisa of Concord, John “Bucky” Shue and wife, Jennifer of Stanfield, Michael Shue and wife, Michelle of Richfield; sisters, Lathran Helms and Darlene Stegall, both of Concord; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way.
Memorials may be made to Gospel Light Baptist Church, 232 Green Drive SW, Concord, NC 28027.
On-line condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the Shue Family.