Mary A. Long

Mary Ann Long, 73, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Burnside, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

MaryAnn was born on Christmas Day, 1951, in LaHarpe, Illinois. She was the daughter of Richard and Helen (Curtis) Jacob. MaryAnn graduated from Carthage High School in 1970 and went on to attend Gem City business College. She was united in marriage to Roger Long on July 5, 1970, at the Burnside Christian Church, where she remained a lifelong member.

MaryAnn worked many years as a secretary for the Quincy Police Department, retiring in 2001. MaryAnn loved to travel with her husband and family and loved to attend her granddaughters' ball games. She was the ultimate organizer; she had to get things done. MaryAnn loved to cook, but what gave her the most pleasure in life was being a wife, a mother, and grandmother. She just loved being with her family.

MaryAnn is survived by her husband, Roger; a daughter, Jennifer (Phillip) Neally of Quincy, Illinois; two granddaughters, Abbie (Gavin Bishop) Neally of Quincy and Maggie Neally of Quincy; two brothers, Don (Linda) Jacob of Carthage, and Daryl Jacob of Carthage; and one sister, Terry (Andy) Redenius of Carthage; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday, December 18, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Memorials may be directed to Burnside Christian Church. Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.