Christene Franklin Long of Little Rock, AR, passed away on May 18, 2026.
She was born on December 4, 1956 in Stuttgart, AR, to the late Rosie Lee Burton Franklin and Charlie Henry Franklin.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Hosea, daughters, Cecily and Felecia, son, Andrew and a host of relatives.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John MBC, 2501 South Main, St, Little Rock, AR, 72206, with a viewing from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the aforementioned location.
*Make donations in her honor to Girls Scouts-Diamonds of AR, Oklahoma and Texas, Pocahontas Service Unit, 1719 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72212, or to UAPB AM&N Alumni Pulaski County Chapter, P.O. Box 3236, Little Rock, AR, 72203
Christene Long – 1956-2026
To the Long Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tina Owens
PB/JC UAPB Alumni Assoc.