Sherry Jane Long, 52, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning in the company of her family and assisted care of hospice volunteers. A lifetime Marshall County resident, Sherry has resided on King Road in Plymouth for the past 11 years. She was diagnosed with cancer on April 8, 2010.
Sherry was born on January 19, 1959, the daughter of Duane W. and Sandra Lee (Dick) Hurford. She was a graduate of LaVille High School in 1977, where she played in the band.
On May 8, 1982, Sherry and Dennis P. Long were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth. To that union two children were born Matthew and Allison.
Sherry was a doer, drawing little attention to herself but always there for others. Since 2000 she has been active in supporting the family’s sport of go-kart racing as a fan and food lady. Her career in association with the medical field allowed her to care for others and gave her the passion to continue moving forward through her own illness, continuing to work until November of this year. Sherry began her work history in 1977 in the office of Drs. Robertson, Kubley and Holm at the Plymouth Medical Group. She moved to General Vascular Surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth and for a time in South Bend. She returned to work with Dr. Vanlandingham’s office and then Marshall County OB/GYN before returning to her position of office supervisor with Marshall County Surgery Associates in Plymouth. Through all of that she found the time to volunteer with the Plymouth EMS service for six years following its inception in January of 1978.
Sherry is survived by her husband Denny, son Matthew D. Long of Indianapolis, IN and daughter Allison K. Long a student at Manchester College.
Her sister, Penny (Jeff) Krieg of Plymouth, her brother, Randy (Dianna) Hurford of Plymouth and beloved cousin Pam (Jim) Kane of Natrona Heights, PA also survive with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Lisa Diane Hurford.
The family will welcome friends from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2011 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth. Services will follow visitation in the funeral home at 5 p.m. with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating.
Graveside services will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in the Summit Chapel Cemetery located on State Highway 10 near Tippecanoe, Indiana.
Memorial gifts may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563
City of Goshen Building Department says
Denny: Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers..
carol fisher says
May God be with you and your family at this time.We love you, Carol & Tina
Jeanie Martin says
Heaven has another angel tonight!
Keeping your family in my prayers!
Cindy Odiorne says
Dear Penny and family,
I\’m so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
Love in Christ,
Cindy Odiorne
Melissa Chase says
Our deepest sympathies are with you, Matt and your family, at this extremely difficult time. We hope it helps knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Nadine Nicoson
Melissa Nicoson Chase and Family
Connie Gibbs says
You are all in my prayers. Sherry was such a wonderful person, and Jeannie is right. Heaven has another angel. God Bless you all.
Jenny Simmers says
Allison –
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know you have a lot of great memories. Please know that my family and I are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Prof. Simmers
Charles & Janice Vancza says
Our condolences to Denny and all of Sherry\’s family members. Sherry was a wonderfully caring person and will be missed.
We pray Perpetual Light will shine on her beautiful soul.
Charles & Janice Vancza
Pam Thompson says
Sherry was a sweet, wonderful person with a contageous smile. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers as they work through this very difficult time.
Becky Wade says
Denny and family,
So sorry to learn of Sherry\’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this
difficult time.
Al and Becky Wade
Holli Shorter-Pifer says
Dear Matt and Allison,
There are no words that will ease the pain of the passing of your mother. Please know that she is certainly in heaven helping others as she did while she was with you. Her memories will always be with you.
Steve, Holli Corbin, Cameron, and Carson Pifer
roy andersen says
Denny, I just found out. Mythoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roy Andersen
Julie Palmer says
Denny, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stan and Julie Palmer
Cathy Criswell says
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Clyde Avery says
Denny, Matt and Allison,
I am very sorry to hear of Sherry\’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Clyde and family
Amy Bell says
To the Long Family:
We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this time. You are such wonderful people! May God grant you peace and many good memories!
With Our Sympathy: Mark, Amy, Dakota & Stephanie Bell
City of Goshen Building Department says
Denny: Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers..
carol fisher says
May God be with you and your family at this time.We love you, Carol & Tina
Jeanie Martin says
Heaven has another angel tonight!
Keeping your family in my prayers!
Cindy Odiorne says
Dear Penny and family,
I\’m so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
Love in Christ,
Cindy Odiorne
Melissa Chase says
Our deepest sympathies are with you, Matt and your family, at this extremely difficult time. We hope it helps knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Nadine Nicoson
Melissa Nicoson Chase and Family
Connie Gibbs says
You are all in my prayers. Sherry was such a wonderful person, and Jeannie is right. Heaven has another angel. God Bless you all.
Jenny Simmers says
Allison –
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know you have a lot of great memories. Please know that my family and I are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Prof. Simmers
Charles & Janice Vancza says
Our condolences to Denny and all of Sherry\’s family members. Sherry was a wonderfully caring person and will be missed.
We pray Perpetual Light will shine on her beautiful soul.
Charles & Janice Vancza
Pam Thompson says
Sherry was a sweet, wonderful person with a contageous smile. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers as they work through this very difficult time.
Becky Wade says
Denny and family,
So sorry to learn of Sherry\’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this
difficult time.
Al and Becky Wade
Holli Shorter-Pifer says
Dear Matt and Allison,
There are no words that will ease the pain of the passing of your mother. Please know that she is certainly in heaven helping others as she did while she was with you. Her memories will always be with you.
Steve, Holli Corbin, Cameron, and Carson Pifer
roy andersen says
Denny, I just found out. Mythoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roy Andersen
Julie Palmer says
Denny, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stan and Julie Palmer
Cathy Criswell says
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Clyde Avery says
Denny, Matt and Allison,
I am very sorry to hear of Sherry\’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Clyde and family
Amy Bell says
To the Long Family:
We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this time. You are such wonderful people! May God grant you peace and many good memories!
With Our Sympathy: Mark, Amy, Dakota & Stephanie Bell