D. Jean Long, 84, of Ridge Township, went to be with her Lord at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Grover Hill, the daughter of the late Lee and Belva (Sherry) Ross. On May 22, 1948, she married Robert D. Long who survives. Other family members include three daughters, Sherry (Randy) Craig of Van Wert, Randi Wise of Van Wert, and Angela (Michael) Shellabarger of Middle Point; one son, Robert D. (Laurie) Long of Middle Ponit; a sister, Ruth Crone of Grover Hill; nine grandchildren, Amber Walls, Bob Wise, Danielle Long, Codi Wise, Jerod Long, Luke Edwards, JaNahn Evans, Madison Adams and Justin Shellabarger; and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lee Ross, Jr. and a sister, Kathryn Marcile Jenkins. She retired as secretary for P&L Fertilizer and Pure Line Food Company and was a homemaker. She was a member of Middle Point Presbyterian Church. Jean was an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She and her husband traveled to all 50 states and she truly enjoyed riding along with Bob in his semi. She had belonged to the Traveling Square dancing club, bowled and played volleyball but her favorite hobby was making her grandchildren feel special. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Ridge Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday 4 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Preferred memorials are to the Middle Point Ball Park or the Middle Point Fire-E.M.S.