Crystal Faye Long

Crystal Faye Long, 86, of Pittsboro, passed away on October 23rd, 2025. Crystal was born in Chatham County on November 23rd, 1938 to Jodie Johnson and Allie Williams Johnson.

Known as Chris to many friends, she worked at Chatham Mills label mill following high school until its closing in 1997. She then went to work at Wilsonville General Store where she remained until she retired in September 2022.

Chris enjoyed planting petunias and begonias in the spring and pansies in the fall. She truly loved to get on her riding mower and cut her grass. She especially loved sitting in her swing on the back porch, drinking coffee, or visiting with family and friends.

She joins her parents, three brothers, one sister, and her husband, Staley S. Long, in death.

She is survived by: her sons, Michael Johnson (Janice) of Graham, NC and Stacy Long of Pittsboro; daughter Lisa Hill (Norman "Chip") of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren Scott Johnson (Allison) of Graham, NC, and Michaela and Maleah Hill of Virginia Beach; and great-grandchildren, Layton, Palmer, and Ellis Johnson, of Graham, NC. She is also survived by: sister-in-law Mollie Ann Johnson of Pittsboro; nephews Shorty Johnson of Pittsboro, NC, Charles Johnson of Columbia SC , and Randy Johnson of coastal NC; and by many cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 12pm, at New Salem Church in Pittsboro, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Liberty Homecare and Hospice in Siler City, NC.

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Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there.
I did not die.

- Mary Elizabeth Frye

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Donaldson Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Long Family.