Ms. Shanika Adelle Long, age 47, of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at a Rome, GA hospital.

Ms. Long was born September 21, 1976, the daughter of Michael Long and Kathy Craig Williamson Long.  She was of the Baptist faith and loved arts and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Dustin Long and grandparents, Marcus and Mildred Williamson; and a grandmother, Virgie Buffington.

Survivors include her soul mate, James Watkins; father, Michael Long and mother, Kathy Craig; son, Damian Watkins; brothers, Mark (Cathy) Long, Tim(Breanna) Deberry, Eugene (Alecia) Long;  and granddaughter, Ember Watkins.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Ms. Long will be held at 11:00A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Robbie Johnson, Matt Kinnamont, Cole Long, Tony Blalock, Mark Long, and Trey Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Tibbs and Robbie Johnson.

Ms. Long will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on Saturday.