Margaret L. “Mick” Long, 88, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, in Effingham, IL.
Private Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Brookstone Estates Activity Fund, Vandalia, IL . Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
She was born February 26, 1927, in Saint Elmo, IL, the daughter of Timothy & Golda (Bolt) Mathias. Married Jesse Long August 22,1946, he passed away July 11, 1967, later married Paul Beccue September 25, 1974, he passed away June 13, 2012. Margaret was a retired Waitress and assisted her husband with Beccue Floor Finishers. She was a member of Parkview Free Methodist Church and Crawford-Hale Post # 95 American Legion Auxiliary both of Vandalia, IL.
She is survived by: Daughter In-law – Janet Voelker & Vaughn, Altamont, IL
Granddaughter – Crystal Shellabarger & Trent, Vandalia, IL; Great Grandson – Brody Shellabarger, Vandalia, IL; Step Daughters – Jane Boatman, Lark Spur, CO & Janet Pattilo. St. Elmo, IL; Step Grandchildren – Paul, Troy, Laura, Blake & Aaron and Several Step Gt Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Her Parents, Husbands, Son – Jeff Long, December 11, 2012, 1 Half Brother & 1 Half Sister.