Judy Ann Deckard Long

Judy Ann Deckard Long was born on June 5, 1945 in Springfield to Elmer and Eva Deckard. She passed away April 22, 2020 after a short illness. She was married to Billy Long.
In 1991 at the age of 46, she enrolled into the first semester of Ozark Community College. While attending OTC she was honored to be listed on the dean’s list.
She is survived by: sister Wanda (Delmar) Jarvis of Monett; son, Ronnie (Connie) Long of Springfield;daughter Sheila (Eric Gasa) Smith of Clever. Doug (Liberty) Long of Springfield; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; over 150 nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 there will be a private graveside service April 27, 2020, for her immediate family at Clear Creek Cemetery Springfield. Flowers are being accepted.
A video of the service will be available for loved ones to view at a later date. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.