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Shirley I. Long

Shirley I. Long

  • June 15, 1930 - February 17, 2013
  • Washington, Iowa
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“I have many fond memories of Shirley and her family some dating as far back as the 1950's and 1960's when we were neighbors on South 7th St. really...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Bonnie Snider - Clarksville, TX

“Ed, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother, My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Shirley had a good life , she was a good woman...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Michael Chalupa - Bremerton, WA

“Ed & Marsha & family, please know that our thoughts are with you at this time. Our parents always had a good time together. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Gale & Nancy (Cooney ) Brown - IA

“sorry for the loss of your mother ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: keith elgin - hopkinsville, KY

“With deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Jan Buck & Jim Buck - Ainsworth, IA

“Marsha and all your families, Memories have a way strong way of bringing peace to your hearts.........during this time of sharing the memories of...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Liz Kaufman - Ainsworth, IA

“Ed and Marsha and families. This is such an emotional time for you all. Remember to keep the great memories alive in your heart . Aunt Shirley was a...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Julie & Dennis Frieden - Kalona, IA

“Oh my Shirley their are so many fun memories we have of you and your husband. You are now together and happy again. We will see you again and all of...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Tom ^ Peg Redlinger - Keota, IA

“WOW, such a Beautiful Lady, lots of Fun Memories!! Rest in Peace Shirley!! Larry -n- Judy Rotenburger, Lee Christner's Sister!!! :) ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Larry and Judy {Christner} Rotenburger - MO


Shirley I. Long, age 82, of Washington, Iowa died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence after failing in health for the past six months.

Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Deb Schmidt officiating. Visitation will begin noon Wednesday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Interment will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Memorials have been established for Hospice of Washington County. Online condolences may be sent for Shirley's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.

Shirley was born June 15, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Augustine) Arnold. She attended the Red Brick School and also attended school in Washington and Jefferson Counties. Shirley was united in marriage to Howard O. Long on October 29, 1948 in Independence, Iowa.

Shirley had been employed by Advanced Ross Manufacturing, the McCleery Cumming Calendar Factory, and Washington Manufacturing. She owned and operated "The Hobby Shop" in Washington, Iowa, and she operated her own business, "Shirley's Noodles." She enjoyed arts and crafts and camping. Shirley and Howard enjoyed following their son Ed and his family at Bluegrass Festivals. She also enjoyed wintering in Texas with her husband.

She is survived by son Edward Long and fiancee Lisa Mosley of Burlington, Iowa; daughter Marsha Hampsher and husband Robin of Ainsworth, Iowa; two grandchildren: Emily Long Coppess and husband Eric of Nashville, Tennessee and Seth Hampsher and wife Shannon of Marion, Iowa; two great-grandchildren: Brileigh and Payton Hampsher; step-mother Cora Whitehead of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; half-sister Darlene Hebling of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; and sister-in-law Berniece Arnold of Arizona.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Howard in 2007; granddaughter Sarah Hampsher; brother Wayne Arnold; and three sisters: Delores Long, Virginia Arnold, and Charlotte Beemblossom.