Long Kathleen Elizabeth ''Betty'' (nee O'Brien), age 86, on Sept. 30, 2002. Loving mother of 6 children, Vincent Jr. (Karen), James, Kathleen, Dan, Elizabeth (Robert) Kueppers and Margaret (Paul) Slattery; 6 grandchildren, Patrick, Kevin, Matthew and Terrence Long, R.J. and Patrick Kueppers. Preceded in death by loving husband, Vincent Sr.; sisters, Marjorie Kennedy O'Gara and Ann Camp. Survived by sister, Barbara Miller. Betty will always be loved and cherished by those who were privileged to know her. As a stroke survivor, Betty struggled with aphasia for six years. She never allowed this to affect her grace, her sense of humor or her passion for life. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH (398 Superior St., just off West 7th in St. Paul). Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday at O'HALLORAN & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME (575 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul) 651-698-0796. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Betty Long Memorial Fund, MN Stroke Assoc., Strive to Thrive Program, 500 Carlson Pkwy., #301, Minnetonka, MN 55305.