Delma Long

Together Again

 Delma Faye Long, 87, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

Delma was born October 9, 1937, in Hazard, KY to Henry and Stella {Caudill} Hampton.

She married Billy Long Sr. on June 23, 1956. He died in 1981. 

Delma worked in the medical field for several local nursing homes over the years. She was a member of the Church of Christ on Burbank Road in Wooster. Delma enjoyed embroidery and gardening.

Delma will be deeply missed by her son Billy L Long Jr., grandchildren Edward and Jennifer Peterson; great-grandchildren Bryson Blackburn and Peyton Kelley; brother Reed, and sisters Kathy and Margaret.

Delma was preceded in death by her husband Billy Sr, daughter Kimberly Jane Vaness (who passed away one day before her mother).

Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Dave Matos officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.