Lois J Long

Lois J. Long, 99, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City.

Born January 25, 1927, to Harry and Ellen (Walton) Shepherd in Flint, MI, she was raised in the Beaverton area. On May 21, 1947, she married Richard Long. They moved north in the mid 1970s. Lois faithfully attended the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. She enjoyed quilting and oil painting, but was happiest when she was hosting her family, cooking up wonderful meals to share.

Lois is survived by two sons, Richard “Rick” (Dawn) Long, and Elgie “Al” (Lori) Long, seven grandchildren, Cherie (Richard) Nentwig, Jennifer (Paul) Rizzardi, Aaron Long (Amanda Laundry), Steven (Melissa) Long, Rebecca “Becky” (Craig) McClain, Johanna Long (Rhett LaRose), and Andrew Long, eleven great grandchildren, Emma (Brad) Scott, Brooklyn McClain, Bailey McClain, Elizabeth Rizzardi, Emily Rizzardi, Lily Pappas, Madeline Long, Ethan Long, Waylon Long, Isaiah Long, and Charleigh Long, one great great granddaughter, Emily Scott, her former daughter-in-law, Julie Ash, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard on December 6, 2023, her son, Steven Long, two sisters, Margaret Hainline and Shirley Oman, and three brothers, Robert, Charles, and Jack Shepherd.

Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln. A memorial service will be announced in the near future.