Peggy Jean Long of Ironton, Missouri passed away at her residence with her family surrounding her on February 24, 2021, at the age of 87 years. She was born on May 1, 1933, in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Harrison and Nada (Counts) Sweeney.
On December 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Harry Lee Long who survives. To this union six children were born: Dr. Lisa Long of Farmington, Missouri; Brent (Kirsten) Long of Charlotte, North Carolina, Kent (Becky) Long of Coral Springs, Florida; Christopher (Stacy) Long of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Brian (Melissa) Long of Park Hills, Missouri; and Lori (Logan) Eakins of Bentonville, Arkansas. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Alexander Long, Dylan Long, Ryan Long, Jake Long, Carter Long, Ian Eakins, Harper Eakins, Astrid Babston, Avery Babston and one great granddaughter, Lily Babston Long as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her brother, Donald...