MILLERSBURG, Mo. – Elaine Miriam Long passed away at her home on Jan. 13, 2018.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Burial will follow at Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born on Dec. 10, 1942, in Waterbury, Conn., the eldest child of Leon Russell Sr. and Winona Stickney. She was married to Gary Long on Dec. 24, 1968, in Boulder, Colo.
Elaine graduated from Litchfield High School, Litchfield, Conn., in 1960, received a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State College in 1964 and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado in 1968.
Mrs. Long began her teaching career in New Mexico. After obtaining her master’s, she continued teaching in Michigan before settling in Callaway County, Mo. She was an elementary educator in the Millersburg community for several years before transitioning to elementary schools in Fulton.
Within the Fulton school district, she served 30 years as an elementary teacher and guidance counselor. In her successful teaching career, Mrs. Long worked tirelessly to educate generations of young minds.
Elaine was an active member of Millersburg Christian Church, where she served in many roles. Mrs. Long enjoyed membership in the Dixie Dames Club, Millers Creek Community Club and the Millersburg Book Club.
She was an avid animal lover, dedicating many hours a day to nurturing numerous animals, especially cats, birds and her beloved Bernie, a Bernese mountain dog.
Mrs. Long will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her two sons, Wayne Long (Casey) of Broadlands, Ill., and Bruce Long (Sabrina) of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Allie and Landon Long of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, Leon Stickney Jr. (Carol) of Goshen, Conn.; aunt, Evelyn King of Woodbury, Conn.; and nieces and nephews.
She wa preceded in death by her husband, parents and uncle, Lee King.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Millersburg Christian Church.
Online condolences may be made at debofuneralhome.com.
