Patricia Long, kind, gentle soul

Patricia Long, 79, of Gumboro, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  

She was born in Lewes Feb. 22, 1944, to the late Clark and Hazel Timmons Decker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Long, in 2015; a daughter, Mary Caudill; and a brother, John T. Decker.

Patricia attended John M. Clayton High School. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother who also worked at Stockley Center as an attendant for many years.  Patricia was a lifelong member of the Gumboro Ladies Auxiliary and was committed to serving her community. She helped prepare many turkey and oyster dinners held at the fire hall over the years.  She enjoyed reading, writing, and bird-watching. Patricia will be remembered for her kind, gentle and sweet spirit, and her willingness to help others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by daughters, Kathy Long and Melody Jo Morgan (Archie); and bonus daughter, Diana Harrison; three brothers, Clark (Bonnie), George (Tracy) and Mark (Kathy) Decker; and a son-in-law, Tim Delp. Patricia was blessed with five grandchildren, James, Christopher (Brandi), Joshua (Christy), Jerry (Shannon) and Quinton; along with seven great-grandchildren, Desiree (Matt), Jordan (Lani), Leah (Mike), Alyssa, Zach, Ethan and Laci; and three great-great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Lilly and Brooklyn. She is also survived by extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where the viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Gumboro Community Center, 36849 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, DE  19966. 

Visit Patricia’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.