Mary Lavonia Long

October 3, 1918 - June 27, 2010

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Services:
  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 11:00AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:
  The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00PM.
  Mary Lavonia Long, 91, of Waldorf, MD and formerly from Mechanicsville, MD,  died June 27, 2010 at her son’s home in Seaford, DE.  Born October 3, 1918 in Avenue, MD she was the daughter of  the late Raymond and Ida Marie Cheseldine Oliver.  She was the loving wife of the late James Aaron Long whom she married in 1938 in Mechanicsville, MD, and  he preceded her in death on July 21, 1998.  She is survived by her children Raymond A. Long  (Joyce) of Seaford, DE, and Robert A.  Long  (Cathy)  of La Plata, MD.  Mary is also survived by  her brother Stanley Long of Mechanicsville, MD as well as four grandchildren; Dawn L Talley, Terry L. Simmons, James R. Long, Kelly E. Long and three great-grand children;  Ryan S. Talley, Stephanie M. Simmons and Jacob R. Simmons. She was preceded in death by her siblings Claude Long, Charles Long, Peter Long, Johnny Long, Eleanor Long, Rae Hill, Eddie Long, Sammy Long, and Philip Long.  She worked as a Cafeteria Worker for the  Prince George’s County Board of Education.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M.  in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00P.M.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating.  Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, in Leonardtown, MD.  Pallbearers will be  Vernie Long, Frank Long, George Coppage, Ronnie Talley, Ryan Talley, and Joe Johnson.  Contributions in memory of Mary Lavonia Long be made to Vitas Hospice 100 Commerce Dr, Christiana  Corp. Center # 302, Newark, DE  19713.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

""Bobby & Raymond, I remember your mom as a wonderfull person, always kind and compassionate, and very witty at times. It was always a pleasure to see her. "
- Jimmy D & Rebecca Long
- Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2010

"Raymond and Bobby, I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's death. She was always so full of spirit and heart. We hope you find great comfort in all of your great mom memories. "
- Gwen (Sissie) and Skip Springer
- Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010

"Dad and Uncle Bobby, I can only imagine how sad you must feel but at the same time what a great feeling it must be to have had your mother in your life for so long and for so many of those years healthy ones! As difficult as the last two years have been it certainly was such an uplift to see grandma SO BEAUTIFUL, a truly perfect parting that can only make your sorrow turn to relief!"
- Dawn Talley
- Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010

"Bobby, Cathy & Kelly - We are sorry to here about Aunt Mary's passing. Keep all of your memories of her close to heart. Please let us know if you need anything. Love, Brandon, Melissa & Hailey Long"
- Melissa Long
- Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

"Bobby, Cathy & Kelly - We are very sorry to hear about Aunt Mary. We have had a lot of fun times up Janice & Stanley's with her. She was very sweet and always smiling. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Mary Ann & Gerald Gardiner
- Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

"Bobby, Cathy, and Little Kelly, We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary's passing. She was a little bundle of fire, always had a come back for everything no matter what dad had to say. We will miss her tremendesly. If you guys need anything please call. We are here for you. God Bless you and Aunt Mary. Love You"
- Stanley, Janice, & Roxanne Long
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"I miss you already Grandma! "
- Terry Simmons
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bobby & Raymond, Our thoughts are with you, your children and your family during this difficult time of Aunt MAry's passing. We will deeply miss her mischievious character. I will cherish the memories of staying with Aunt Mary every summer in Hill Crest Heights to waiting for her every other week-end coming to the country to Grandma Dollies. Grocery shopping, baking blueberry muffins, watching HeeHaw and Lawrence Welk and listening to 8 tracks of Charlie Pride. Those were the days. With Heartfelt Condolences, Cheryl & George"
- Cheryl & George Coppage
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bobby, Cathy, and Kelly, We are so sad to hear the news about Aunt Mary. We will treasure every moment that we shared with her at mama and pop's house. She was a dear lady and we will really miss her. Please know we are here for you if you need anything. Love you guys "
- Josh,Terra, Cody and Brooke Colliflower
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bob and Raymond - Please accept our sincere sympathies over the recent loss of your GREAT MOM and GRANDMOTHER. GOD's blessings to ALL of your family members as you continue through these days and rest assured that Mom rests in comfort & peacefully in the spot reserved for her in heaven so long ago."
- JEDMICS Program Team Members Paul, Steve, Scott, Ed, Bob, and Gary
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bobby and Raymond - We were very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was always ready to talk and visit. We enjoyed having her as our neighbor all those years. You are in our prayers."
- Rob & Janet Watson
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bob and Raymond, We are sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great lady, and will always be in our hearts. We wish we could be there with you. Henry and Janet from North Carolina "
- Henry and Janet Sanders
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Bobby & Raymond - Aunt Mary was a tough little lady. Always as sweet as could be. Enjoy your memories of the good times. May you both find comfort and peace during this time in your lives. "
- Marian & Bill Hobgood
- Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

"Raymond and Bobby, Sorry to hear about Aunt Mary's passing. May she rest in peace."
- Sandy Long-Eversberg
- Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010