Mary Byars Long-France

September 10, 1941 — February 4, 2024

Mary Byars Long-France was born on September 10, 1941 in Rome,
Georgia. She was born to parents, Ernest and Agnes Byars.

Mary accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of
Bethlehem Healing Temple.

Mary liked sewing and making clothes. She also loved to cook. Mary
worked in housekeeping for many years.

Mary came to Chicago, IL in 1967. She then met and McHarold
France. He later became her second husband when they married in
1980.

Mary departed this life on February 4, 2024.

She is preceded in death by: Her daughter, Shirley Long; sons, Tony
Long and Andrew Long; niece, Sarah Roberson; first husband,
Eugene Long; second husband, McHarold France; three sisters, two
brothers and three brothers-in-law.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Her son, Joseph Byars;
daughter, Mclene Long; sister, Anna Byars Stinson; grandchildren,
Christina Long, Kelly Long, Michell Long, Jasper Long, Randy Long,
Christopher Roberson, Shrrice Roberson, Shandlyn Stinson, Robert
Stinson, Kenneth Roberson, Joyce Byars, Mahogany Price, Courtney
Long Joey Byars, Tatiana Long, Neocean Long, Dimitri Long,
Jerome Roberson, Terrence King-Roberson, Chuckie Long, Charles
Long and Wesley Long; and a host of other family and friends.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

1:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Smith & Thomas Funeral Home

5708 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

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