Joyce Long

Joyce Elrad Long was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 11, 1938 to William and Edyth Elrad. She passed away peacefully November 11, 2010 in her home in Lomita surrounded by friends. She is survived by son, Scott Long of Weatherford, OK; brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Esther Elrad of Lyndhurst, OH; sister, Harriet Wilson of White Lake, MI; niece, Allison Elrad of Denver, CO; nephew, Kurt Elrad of Wooster, OH; uncle, Julius Abrams of Beachwood, OH; cousin, Louise Fuerst of Lyndhurst, OH; and her spiritual brother, Daniel Eastman of Hawaii. Her parents and her beloved dogs, Bucky, Pirate and Teddy, predeceased her. Joyce also leaves many close and loving friends who have been there throughout the year to give her love and support. In return she inspired us all with her dignity, and courage to the end. Joyce began her career in the beauty field with Clairol in New York. Upon moving to the South Bay in 1975, she became an electrologist and opened her own business "Always Facially Fit" in Redondo Beach which she operated until recently. She was also an actress, her passion, and appeared in many television commercials and shows. She was a friend to all animals and volunteered at the SPCA for many years. She and her dog Pirate were frequent visitors to retirement homes. Joyce had an unfailing sense of humor to the last day of her life and shared that gift with all who knew her. Special thanks to her niece, Allison, friends, Vicki, Tara, Joan, Alex and Christian, Joanne and to her wonderful team at Providence TrinityCare Hospice. Services will be private with a burial at sea. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Los Angeles SPCA or the American Lung Association. Joyce, you always were 1joy2c!! Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.