Barbara Joan Long, 87, a longtime resident of Stuart, Fl., died Wednesday November 6, 2019 under the care of hospice in Clearwater, Fl. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Barbara received her nursing degree in 1973 and was a surgical nurse in New Jersey and Florida. She continued nursing with the VNA until her retirement in 1997.
Barbara was a "master gardener". Her gardens over her lifetime were beautiful. She loved to cook, always from scratch. The all-time family favorite: chicken with homemade egg noodles atop mashed potatoes. She loved the beach and collecting shells. Barbara and Ed were fortunate enough to live in Eleuthera, Bahamas for 3 years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband; Ed, and daughter; Roxanne. She is survived by her brother; Jim, daughter; Daune, son; Robbin, grandchildren; Joey, Jamie, Julia, and Jennifer, great-grandchildren; Andy and Alden.