MAUMELLE, Ark. — Tracy Long’s family and friends say they don’t want her remembered only for the tragedy that took her life. They want people to remember the woman they knew.
Alex Mikel was Long’s stepdaughter for 15 years, but their relationship continued even after Mikel’s mother and Long separated. Just one day before Long’s death, the two were still making plans.
“I mean, I was texting her just the day before. She had just gotten a new apartment, and I was going to help her move.”
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Then Mikel learned about the crash…