Barbara "Jean" Long

Barbara “Jean” Long, 87, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on January 19, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to Leo Nixon and Harriett Spies. She married Vernon E. Long in Peoria on December 11, 1949. He survives, along with two daughters Patricia Coyle and Janet Long both of Aurora, IL and one son Mike (Suzette) Long of Peoria; nine Grandchildren Bradley Coyle, Lynsey Riedl, Matthew Long, Bryan Long, Colleen Phelps , and Adrian, Genevieve, Amina and Sophia Gomez-Long; and 10 great Grandchildren.

Jean was a member of the United Church of Christ. She had worked as a checker at the Kroger Store on Sterling Ave, retiring in 1987 after 18 years of service.

Jean is the kindest most gentle soul that touched the hearts of everyone she met with her pure and unconditional love, a beautiful shining light that will always be felt.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak, Peoria, IL 61637 or the Peoria Food Bank, 923 W Millman St, Peoria, IL 61605. Condolences and tributes may be made on-line at www.davison-fulton.com.