Jeanne Phyllis (Longstaff) Bartley, 95, of Lakeland, FL was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL. She was born on a farm in Knoxford, New Brunswick, Canada on October 25, 1924; the daughter of the late Trueman and Florence (Bishop) Longstaff. After leaving the farm, Jeanne was a phone operator in Perth, New Brunswick before marrying her longtime love, Claude Bartley, upon his return from World War II in 1947. In 1951 they moved to Portland, ME where they raised their four children. While Claude built his construction company, Jeanne managed their investment properties. In December 1966, Jeanne became a naturalized U.S. citizen. A wonderful woman of hospitality and household talents, she enjoyed gardening, baking, and visiting any time she could with friends and family. She was the heart of every home. As a dedicated servant of the Lord, Jeanne dedicated many years of her life to her church as Sunday School teacher, Women's Ministries secretary and church treasurer. In 1992, Claude and Jeanne began wintering in Lakeland, FL. Jeanne spent her golden years making the fondest of memories with her friends, children and their spouses, eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Jeanne is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Claude; son, C. Murray Bartley; grandson, Shawn Googins; and her three siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Myrna Googins (Howard); daughter, Gloria Hoffman (Craig); and son, Greg Bartley (Dorcas). She loved strong and her love lives on in each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life memorial will be held at the Citrus Woods Clubhouse, 1610 Reynolds Road, Lakeland, January 11, 2020 at 2pm. Friends and relatives are also invited to a time of visitation from 10-11 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Jones Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. in Portland, ME where a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 am. Interment will be private.