Emily Wilbanks Long, age 61, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Ms. Long was born on December 27, 1960 to the late John Garrison Wilbanks and Brenda Gail Vinson LaCount. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sheena Weaver. Emily was an avid animal lover, caring for many pets throughout the years.

Survivors include her son, Curtis Long, of Cornelia; sister and brother-in-law, Vanessa and Marty Duncan, of Cornelia; aunt, Della Mae Allen, of Clarkesville; and a host of extended family.

A Private Service will be held and Ms. Long will be laid to rest at the Demorest City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to a local Animal Shelter of one’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123