Mary Frances Long, age 91, of Celina, Texas passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born April 30, 1930, to Jim and Louanna (Gann) Pritchard in Mexia, Texas. Mary married Eldon Eugene Long on December 24, 1947, in Henrietta, Texas. She enjoyed a successful nursing career and was an active member of the Church of Christ.
Mary is survived by her son, Olen Long of Celina, Texas; her granddaughter, Heather Long; her grandsons and their spouses, Ryan and Caroline Long, Derek and Carlen Long, Jason and Haley Long; her seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Ada Bingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Long; her children, David Long and Tony Long; her grandson, Lawson Long; her parents, Jim and Louanna Pritchard; and her brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Old Celina Cemetery, located on W. Glendenning Parkway, Celina, Texas 75009.