Christina Lynn (Lantz) Long, age 42, resident of Second St. Belington, WV passed away Monday September 3, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1969 in Philippi, WV a daughter of the late Lynwood Donald Zirkle and Sue Lantz who survives at Maple Ave. Philippi. Also surviving is
Daughter: Rebakah Horner of Belington
Sons: Robert Horner III of Belington
Christopher Chidester and wife Lona of Audra Community
Sister: Melissa Faith Zirkle and companion Rod Hathaway of Arden Community
Brothers: Donald Matthew Zirkle and wife Susannah of Elk City Community
Rocky Lantz of Belington
grandchildren: Greysen Matthew Mayle, and Emma Elaine Chidester
Christina was preceded in death by one sister: Donna Faith Zirkle, grandparents: Nellie and Elmer Zirkle, Hazel and Edward Lantz
She worked as a CNA for Talbott Personal Care Home, she enjoyed talking on the phone and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday September 6, from 11 am -2 pm the service hour with Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Wright Funeral Home to help with the funeral cost.
Thursday September 6, 2012, 2 pm at Wright Funeral Home
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I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHRIS PASSING…MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER'S GO OUT TO BECCA, BUB,CHRISTOPHER, MATT,MELISSA, SUE, AND ROCKY…
So sorry for your loss. She and I were 1 yr apart and shared a birthday. She was a wonderful person and my family were pleased with her dedication to the residents, my dad especially, at Talbott's Personal Care Home. God Bless your family at this time.
My Prayers are with the Family. I have known Chris for years but just lost touch. My prayers are with the family and may God Bless you all with comfort
Melissa & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this time. We care!
my thought go out to the family
So sorry to hear about Chris prayers for her family. She came home once with my daughter and we took her camping with us she was a beautiful young girl so sad of her loss!
I went to school with Chris.We hung around in the same group. To the family my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for ur loss.