Mary Longing Graham

Mary Louise Longing Graham, 84, of Conway passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 in Conway. She was born Feb. 8, 1925, in El Dorado to the late Archie Hammond and Mary Lee Rogers Hammond. She was a homemaker and for several years was the owner and operator of Louise's Beauty Shop on Bruce Street. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Hurlis V. Graham; two sons, Wayne Longing and his wife Robin and Danny Longing and his wife Melissa, all of Conway; one daughter, Linda Parks and her husband Joe of Greenbrier; seven grandchildren, Joanie McKenzie and husband Jeff, Rusty Parks and wife Debbra, Brian Longing and Wife Angie, Chad Longing and Wife Maria, Marti Jones and husband Chris, Monty Longing and Allie Longing; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Other survivors include two stepsons, Vonnie Graham and his wife Jan of Tulsa and Steve Graham and his wife Brook of Conway; and one stepdaughter, Susan Milburn and her husband Charles.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, J. R. Longing Jr.; and one brother, Johnnie Hammond.

Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church with Bro. Don Chandler officiating.

Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park with Brian Longing, Chad Longing, Monty Longing, Rusty Parks, Chris Jones and Andy McKenzie serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Randall McKenzie.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, AR 72205-1409. A very special thanks to Odyssey Hospice.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com