Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a longtime member at Mahl Baptist Church and was a member of the Nac Quilting Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Allen Long and one sister, Anja.
She leaves behind her husband, Earnest Long; children, Sherryl Reese and husband Richard, Greg Long and wife Pam, and Robert Long; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; one sister and 4 brothers; nieces, nephews and other family members.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 2:00 PM until 3:00PM followed by a funeral service starting at 3:00 PM, Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to express a very special thanks to Sherryl (Daughter), Tiffany and Bridgett (Granddaughters) for their special care to her. Thanks for all who came to visit and prayers; phone calls and well wishes. A special thanks to Jessie Duck (her Brother) for introducing me to this wonderful lady 63 years ago. Thanks for the support of our church for their calls and support.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas.