Patricia Cohen Long, 51, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lenoir County in 1958, the daughter of William C. and Genita Dowdy Cohen. “Patti” was a teacher’s assistant in the New Hanover County Schools System and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church in Holden Beach. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
In addition to her parents William and Genita Cohen of Holden Beach, NC, Patti is survived by her son, Carter Long of Wilmington, NC ; brother, Mike Cohen and wife, Colleen, of Huntsville, AL; nephew, Christopher Cohen of Austin, TX; nieces, Nicole Cohen of LaBelle, FL and Ashley Cohen of Huntsville, AL; aunt, Gerry Harris and husband, “Bubba” and Bette Walsh and husband, Lewis, and Wanda McLemore and husband, Bobby; thirteen cousins and many special friends. She is predeceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents and an aunt, Glennette Latham.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 11:00 AM at Oleander Memorial Gardens, officiated by Pastor Eddie Hill. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Zimmer Cancer Center, Sharon United Methodist Church, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and special friends who supported her with prayer and love.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Sharon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2030 Holden Beach Road, SE, Holden Beach, NC 28462.
Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com.