Long, Lucille, 85, of Mesquite, formerly of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, in a Garland nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, December 22, 2000, at Mt. Olive Memorial Park with Rick Cunningham, minister of 14th & Main Church of Christ, officiating. She was born on July 17, 1915 in Ladonia, Texas and married Zeddie M. Long in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1966. Mrs. Long had lived in Big Spring since 1931 and had moved to Mesquite 3 1/2 years ago. She had worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in the 1960's. She was a member of John A. Key Rebekah Lodge #153. Survivors include two nieces, June DeVoy of Mesquite and Janis Goza of Rotan; two nephews, James Corcoran of Odessa and Rikki Reeves of Garland; three great nieces and three great nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,