Martha Ellen Long

Martha Ellen Long obituary, Linton, IN

Martha Ellen Long

Martha Long Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jun. 14, 2025.
Martha Ellen Long, age 85, of Avon, passed away peacefully at 6:54 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, at IU West Avon. She was born in Gosport on September 27, 1939, the daughter of Charles Denny and Mamie (Wall) Denny.
Martha was a homemaker most of her lifespan, dedicating her time and love to her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, whom she had been married to for over 63 years; Charles E. Long; daughter, Linda Copeland (Thomas) of Indianapolis Indiana, sons, Eugene Long (Tracey) of Cincinnati Ohio, Charlie Long (Vicki) of Pensacola Florida; grandchildren, Patrick Copeland (Brittany), James Copeland (Jessica), Nicholas Long, Natalie Long, Emmett Long (Diana); siblings, Darlene Franklin and Stephen Denny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and 9 siblings, Ernestine Criss, Charles Denny, Virginia Arthur, LaDonna McCart, James Denny, Robert Denny, Patricia Lawrence, Larry Denny, and David Denny.
Funeral service will be held at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., with pastor Travis Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvest Church in Spencer.
Online condolences can be sent via www.westparrishpedigo.com
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