Obituary

Melva Dean Long Conerly

July 27, 1926 - February 1, 2025

Melva Dean Long Conerly of Franklinton, Louisiana, transitioned to her heavenly home on February 1, 2025, at the age of 98. Melva Dean was born on July 27, 1926, to the late Lattimore Long and Endiana Harvey Long. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Willie Conerly; her daughter LaDonis Talford (Charles); her sisters, Clara Mae Brumfield and Queen Victoria Long; her grandson Ernest Robert Talford (Mary); her cousin Jenella Burris; and many others. 

Melva Dean is survived by her daughters Evelena Conerly and Cherell Conerly-Blunt (Alton); five grandchildren, Octavia Denise Law (Andre), Jacqueline Suzanne Preliou-Holland (Scott), Contizla LaDare Talford, Nathan Robert Talford Sr. (Jennifer), and Dr. Endia LaNia Blunt; fourteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at Bethel Church of Christ Holiness USA, 25333 Harvey Road, Franklinton, LA 70438 on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with a visitation from 8:00 a.m at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00AM with Elder Alvin Partman – Pastor Officiating. Internment: Bethel Church Cemetery. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home – Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.