Frances May Long

Frances May Long, 72 of Bourbon, Indiana, passed away at 5:32 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Joe Hospital, Plymouth, Indiana. On January 2, 1939, Frances was born to George and Emma (Coonfare) Williams in Starke County, Indiana. She graduated from Aubbeenaubbee High School, Leiter's Ford, Indiana in 1957. Frances married Ernie D. Long on December 31, 1974 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1997. She had been a resident of the Bourbon area since 1989. Frances was former co-owner of Ernie's Country Inn Restaurant, Plymouth from 1973 - 1989. She had been employed at Richard's Restaurant, Warsaw since 1993. Frances was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth and was a life member of VFW Auxiliary Post #1162, Plymouth. She is survived by 2 daughters, Evelyn Trusty, Warsaw and Sandra (and spouse Scott) Hawks, Warsaw; 3 step children, Brad Long, Bourbon, Bud Long, Pierceton and Dave Long, Atwood; 1 sister, Linda Jackson, Bourbon; 1 brother, Arthur (and spouse Lois) Williams, Hobart; 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Alwilda Latta, Ina Troyer and Fern Strong; 1 brother, Richard Williams and 2 step children, Ernest Long II and Kay Jacobs. Funeral services will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 am with Pastor Gail Law officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Visitation hours will be 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Monday, October 24, 2011 at the funeral chapel. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.