Nancy J. Long-Pappas

1935 - 2017

Nancy J. Long-Pappas 1935—2017
Nancy Long-Pappas, 82, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017, at a family home in Machesney Park. Born December 7, 1935, in Gary Indiana, grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School. Married Kenneth E. Long on November 27, 1955; he predeceased her on June 26, 1997. Married Daniel T. Pappas on April 16th, 1999. He predeceased her on December 26, 2016. She was blessed to have been able to spend her life with these two wonderful men. Also predeceased by sister, Dolores Radakovich, and brothers, Howard and Bill Wills. Nancy worked for many years as General Assistance Director of Harlem Township, before she and Kenny moved to Hot Springs Village, AR. There, she attended Village United Methodist Church, and worked as Social Services Director at Good Samaritan Society until her retirement just a few years ago. You rocked it Mom, setting an awesome example for all of us! Nancy is survived by her children, Sheryl (Doug) Balluff of Loves Park, IL, Sandra (Kevin) Wolfe of Mattoon, IL, Denise Reed of Orange, TX, Dennis Long of Royalton, MN, Steve (Terri) Long of Machesney Park, IL, and stepdaughter, Marcia Long Dowd of Rockford, IL; sister-in-law, Marlene Wills of Markesan, WI; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one niece; and several nephews. We all loved you to the moon and back.
A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Midway Community Church in Midway Village in Rockford, IL; followed by fellowship at The Chamberlain Hotel building in Midway Village. Please bring your photos and memories to share with us! She will be greatly missed, as she was loved and adored by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice, Fitzgerald Funeral Home, and Genesis/Medical Education & Research Institute for their assistance and caring for Mom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.