OBITUARY

Dorothy Clare Long

7 September, 1935 – 7 January, 2021

Dorothy passed peacefully on 7 Jan 2021, surrounded by family in prayer, to share eternity with our Heavenly Father. She is one of nine children of deceased Mr & Mrs JJ Higgins from Omaha NE, and beloved spouse of deceased Air Force veteran Neal A. Long. She was a devout Catholic, a devoted bride, a loving mother of five, grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of eight. She was a life-time gold-master duplicate bridge player/teacher, a pianist, an ice-skater, an avid reader, and a talented writer who enjoyed an active social life. She thoroughly enjoyed living on the beach, which included hosting family and friends and leading the rosary before attending daily Mass. She also enjoyed traveling the world, solving mysteries, building puzzles, attending theater and partaking in, or hosting, fine dining events. Dorothy is survived by her sister Eleanor, her brother Danny, her daughter Sarah and family, sons Louis and John and their families, and widowed daughter-in-law Vicki and family, Although she will be sorely missed, we are grateful her suffering is over and comforted in knowing she will be joining her heavenly family, including her son Daniel and daughter Jennifer.

To view the Funeral Mass please click on the link provided: https://youtu.be/K7ssbq-HNrQ

In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration or Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.

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David Hens

28 January 2021

A 1975 snapshot.

PEGGY GRADY, PharmD.

19 January 2021

I had the pleasure of being Mrs. Long's pharmacist at Island Pharmacy on Tybee Island, GA.
She was very proud of her children. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did.
With deepest sympathies,
Peggy Grady

MARY ANN MILLER

18 January 2021

Jim and I send our prayers and deepest sympathy to you, Doti's family. She was our neighbor on Tybee and we enjoyed talking with her about her current bridge games, our shared joys of St. Michael's parish, and our family updates. She obviously loved all of you dearly. We miss her on Tybee.
Our prayer for you is that you will find comfort in memories of wonderful times spent with her.

Mary Ann and Jim Miller

Janet Halstead

17 January 2021

We were so very sorry to learn of Aunt Dorothy’s death. We send our sincerest condolences. May the special memories of both Dorothy and Neal continue to be a blessing and comfort amid this sadness and loss.
The Louis F. Long Jr. family - Katy Glenn, Janet Halstead, Nancy Long, Susan Long, Marty Long and Phil Long

Carolyn Sheehan

15 January 2021

My deepest sympathy & condolences to you, John, your wife & children, and to all of your family, with the loss of your mother. It seems like just the other day that she was at St. Michael's at Tybee. May she rest in peace. God bless.

Jodie Lorberbaum

14 January 2021

Dotty was my Bridge partner for many years in Savannah. Our hearts go out to all her family. She will be greatly missed.

David Hens

12 January 2021

When I was young, it was a special day when our family would spend the day together with Aunt Dorothy and her wonderful family. We are deeply saddened by her passing. However, we celebrate the life of your mother and we know she will be watching down from Heaven. Please accept our humble prayers and sincere condolences

John Long

11 January 2021

Formal Christmas diner at WPAFB Ohio.

John Long

11 January 2021

Commissioning day...a LONG time ago!

John Long

11 January 2021

Tybee time with friends

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