Diane Kathleen Long

She was born on February 20, 1972, in Orlando, Florida, the middle daughter of David Franklin Long and Marcia Moritz Long. She was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Orlando.

Surviving are her daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Nguyen, and son, Logan David Nguyen; parents, David and Marci Long; sisters, Dena Long and Denise Long Gallagher (Bill); nieces & nephews, Jordan Shapiro, Thea Gallagher and Eli Gallagher; and paternal grandmother, Mary Etta Long Mayo.

Diane’s formal education went from Bunny’s Montessori School, Goss Methodist, Park Maitland, Lake Highland, Boone High School, to Stetson University, where she graduated with her MBA. She was a CPA, but found that her calling was working with animals. She attended the Florida International Teaching Zoo (FITZ), until her time of passing, and had dreams of one day attending school to become a veterinarian. Diane was involved with and in charge of many groups and activities, including: Alpha Chi Omega, South Ocala Elementary School PTO, Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS), Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, Pampered Chef, Hunter’s Ridge Homeowner’s Association, Home Schooling (CHIA & HEART), Imagine Home animal transport, Big Brothers and Sisters, Grace Covenant Church craft bazaar, and play groups for her children.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, on Friday December 20, 2013, at the Shores Assembly of God, 206 Midway Road, Ocala, Florida, led by Pastor John Delcamp. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, December 22, at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home in Orlando. Services will be held at 11 AM, on Monday, December 23, at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1655 Peel Avenue, Orlando, with Rev. Dr. Robert Eckard officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Diane was passionate about caring for animals. In lieu of flowers, you may honor Diane by donating to one of these non-profit organizations in her name. EARS (PO Box 306, Citra, FL 32113) or FITZ (PO Box 2319, Belleview, FL 34421). Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Florida 32806. 407-898-2561.