Edna Long Carr


Edna Long Carr, 75, died Friday at Sunbridge Care and Rehab Center in Mount Olive.

A native of Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Katie Ward Long. Mrs. Carr was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Southern Wayne Women’s Club. Mrs. Carr formerly worked with Dundee Donut Shop and the Red Bird Cab Company.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Donald Stewart and Rev. Bob Kretzu officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Carr is survived by her husband, Tom Carr; a son, Mike Hinnant; sisters, Lora Wood and JoAnn Parrish and Frances Christopher; brothers, George Long and Leo Long,; a special niece and nephew, Rhonda Carter and Jimmy Hinnant; and a very special aunt to a number of other nieces and nephews.

She was a special "Nennie" to J.R., Thomas, Emily and Hunter.

Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Hinnant and brother, Billy Long.