""A coward dies a thousand deaths but the valiant taste of death but once." You were truly valiant, my gentle childhood friend. See you on the other side."
In loving memory of
Nancy A. Long
June 10, 1958 - March 21, 2014
Nancy A. Long, 55, died at 4:10 A.M., March 21, 2014, at her home in Keokuk, Iowa.
Nancy was born on June 10, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Robert E. and Elizabeth D. "Babe" Grice Schard. She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk, a member of All Saints Catholic Church, and she operated a home and business cleaning service. Nancy was a devoted and caring mother, and always put others before herself. If you knew Nancy, you were a better person because of it.
Nancy is survived by her two sons: Christopher R. Long of Montrose, Iowa; and Steven R. Long of Keokuk, Iowa; one brother, Michael E. Schard (Rosalie) of Overland Park, Kansas; two nephews: Michael (Allison) Schard of Denver, Colorado; and Daniel Schard of Overland Park, Kansas; and one niece, Molly Schard of Overland Park, Kansas. Other survivors include a great niece and a great nephew and her special friend Brad Babington. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11A.M. directly before the service at the church. Father Robert Lathrop will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Great River Hospice or donor's choice.
Tributes
"We are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We remember her so well seeing her at the KC's for Friday night fish fries. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bruce & Corrina Wells & family"
"I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Nancy. She was a wonderful person! "
"A beautiful woman. A great friend. "
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Nancy Long. I met her some years ago and knew what a wonderful person she was. Always enjoyed visiting when I ran in to her. I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her."
"Everything said about Nancy is so true, she was kind, always had a smile and she will be missed. To her family I send my condolences and pray God will give you comfort at this time."
"Dear Christopher, Steven, Mike and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a great gal, and know just how much she will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Debbie Boyd"
"Nancy always had a smile for you and such a great attitude even when she was so sick. I hope that the great memories that she leaves behind will be of comfort to her family during this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy to her family."
"Jeanne and I would to express our condolences to all the family of Nancys. I have known her since she was born. May her soul rest in peace."
"We have definitely lost a kind and giving friend. Heaven has received an angel and her name is Nancy."
"I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. What a brave girl you have been Nancy. Will miss our chats when running into each other! RIP Nancy. "
"Nancy, You always did for everyone but yourself. You were a great friend to all and I will miss you dearly. In fact, our whole family will miss you dearly. The nieces and nephews are thinking of you too. Rest in peace my friend - you have earned it!"