Emily J. Longnecker Obituary (1938 - 2016)

Emily J. Longnecker, age 78, of Edmore, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of James & Doris Madelyn (Potbury) Burt, she was born on May 18, 1938 in Prescott, Arizona, shortly after her family moved to Edmore where she graduated from Edmore High School. On November 27, 1957 in Edmore she married Bud D. Longnecker. Together they enjoyed almost 59 years of marriage and raised two children. Emily retired as manager of the Montcalm Public Employees Credit Union after 50 years of service. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and spending time in her home with her granddaughters. She was currently serving on the board of directors of Sheridan Community Hospital and as a school board member for Montabella Community Schools, in addition to being a long-time active member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Phyllis Wert; and a daughter-in-law, Kris Longnecker. Surviving are her husband, Bud Longnecker of Edmore; a son, Craig Longnecker & Michele Montmorency of East Lansing; a daughter, Lisa Longnecker of Blanchard; her granddaughters, Kaylee Closson and Bailey Kauffman, both of Blanchard; brothers and sisters, Frank & June Burt of Edmore, Joan Walcutt Rasmussen of Edmore; a sister-in-law, Betty Torre of Northport, New York; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family is from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 and from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Faith United Methodist Church, 833 S 1st Street, Edmore, where memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday Pastor Mike Riegler will officiate and a luncheon will follow the service. Instead of flowers, Emily would have appreciated contributions in her memory to Faith United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.