Jane Downs Long
(August 26, 1923 - June 20, 2014)

Jane Downs Long of Huntington, formerly of Logan, ended her journey June 20, 2014 at The Woodlands Retirement Community. She was one of the first babies born in Logan General Hospital on August 26, 1923 to the late Earl Downs and Freda Elizabeth Weigel Downs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William R. Long, Sr., her sister, Doris Elizabeth Downs Haeberle and many special family members. She is survived by her son, William R. (Victoria) Long, Jr. and her daughter, Jill Long Ross; grandchildren, William R. (Michele) Long III, Christy Long (Mike) Gue, Jonathan Michael Ross and Elisabeth Jane Ross. Great-grandsons, William R. Long IV, Ian Long, Jasper Gue and Cameron Gue; sisters-in-law, Naomi Long and Emma Lou Long Brown and many nieces, nephews and family. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Logan and most recently a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Huntington. She was active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, PTA and anything her husband and children were involved in. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was blessed with many, many special friends. Private interment was previously held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A “Celebration of Life” will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, 1015 Fifth Ave. with Rev. Dr. John Minihan and Rev. Skip Seibel. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Logan or First Presbyterian Church of Huntington would be appreciated. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.