IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Helen Shirley

Helen Shirley Long Profile Photo

Long

d. Jul 14, 2016

Obituary

Cumberland Helen S. Long, 90, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at her home.Born in Allegany County, on March 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Lona (Ketterman) Morral. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Billie Morral, Georgia E. Struckman, Ruth Crabtree, Roy Morral, Johnny Morral, Thelma Allee, Wade Morral, Wilbur Morral, Marvin Morral, Marian Vance, and Virgil Morral.Helen was a graduate of Oldtown High School, class of 1944. She was employed by Peskin's Department Store for 43 years where she was a shoe salesperson. She was known for her honesty, and she could fix you with the perfect pair of shoes. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. At the church, she was the youth Sunday School teacher, Methodist Youth Fellowship director, member of the Lena Bucy Sunday School Class where she served as class treasurer, active member of the kitchen committee, member of the United Methodist Women, and she attended the weekly Church Bible Study. Helen was an avid Fort Hill High School football fan who attended all of the football games. She enjoyed flower gardening. Helen was known for spending many hours in garden tending to her flowers.Helen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Paul D. Long. They were married on May 29, 1949, in the Evangelical United Brethren Church, which is now Christ United Methodist Church. She is also survived by a son, Brian S. Long, Owings Mills, MD; and a brother, Cain M. Morral.The family would like to extend their gratitude to Helen's caregivers who became her friends, Barbara, Rita, Kay, Paulette, Sandy, Savannah, Brenda, and most of all her good friend, nurse, and neighbor, Judy Appel and husband John.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Friday, July 15, from 5-8 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, July 16, at 11:30 A.M. with Rev. Harold McClay officiating. Burial will be in Davis Memorial Cemetery.Pall bearers will be James Furstenberg. C. Eugene Mason, Bill Brode, Tanner Brode, Barry Lattimer, and John Appel.In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Helen's memory may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Feed the Children, https://donate.feedthechildren.org, and the Christ United Methodist Church.Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com.
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