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Geraldine Vivian Long, 96, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2015 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Whitaker Eads Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial to follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Blythedale, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials and contributions are suggested to the Cedar Hill Cemetery or the Trenton Church of the Nazarene and can be mailed to the funeral home, 813 Custer, Trenton, Missouri 64683.
Geraldine was born on December 29, 1918 in Saline, Missouri to Creed and Tacy (Peterson) Helton. She attended schools in Mercer and Harrison County schools. On February 23, 1935, she married Gerald Long in Princeton, Missouri. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1977. They lived near Cainsville until they moved to Trenton in 1951.
She was a member of the Trenton Church of The Nazarene and the Royal Neighbors of America. Sew enjoyed sewing, making cookies, riding horses, and walking.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Leland Earl Long; daughter, Tacy Arlene Spickard ; and brothers, Arthur Helton, Martin Helton, Elza Lee Helton, and Garland Helton.
Geraldine is survived by her daughter Margorie Spencer and husband Neil of Browning, MO; her grandchildren, George Spickard of Savannah, MO, Teresa Spencer of St. Peters, MO, Leann Long of Tucson, AZ, Jim Spencer of Milan, MO, Elizabeth Chicote and husband Jason of Frisco, TX, and Sarah Chase and husband Lester of Jacksonville, NC; step granddaughter, Melinda Kimmis and husband Brad of Chillicothe, MO; and seven great grandchildren.
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Yvonne Helton Bruce
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Posted Thu May 14, 2015
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Aunt Geraldine was a wonderful loving caring kind lady. She would write me letters when I was in Guatemala and keep me posted on all of the family news. Her quiet gentle spirit was evident to all of her friends and neighbors. I remember how she bravely suffered so many losses, the death of her oldest daughter, Arlene, then he husband , then her son, Leland. But her faith in the Lord was evident , and her compassion for others as they suffered was so helpful! My prayers are with Margie and all the rest of the family!
Love,
Yvonne Helton Bruce
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Paul Slaughter
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Posted Thu May 14, 2015
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Though I am a distant, shoe-string, kind-of-relative, Grandma Long was special to me and made an impact on my life in good ways. Her daughter Arlene was my step-dad's (John Spickard) first wife. John married my mother, Joyce Slaughter, when I was 8 years old. Grandma & Grandpa Long lived close in Trenton so I saw them quite a bit and never felt any sense of unacceptance toward me, I was just George's brother. They were my first introduction to horses and "cowboy" life. She introduced me to pan fried chicken and biscuits & gravy (which my Dutch wife has picked up and does a great job). The Long family was the closest relatives to me and always welcomed me, of which I am very grateful. Thank you, Grandma, for loving me and my mom through good times and bad.
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Sarah Chase
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Posted Thu May 14, 2015
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Grandma Geraldine will be dearly loved and missed. She was the most caring and Loving woman I have ever had the honor of knowing.
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Elizabeth Chilcote
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Posted Thu May 14, 2015
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 THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent by Leann, Elizabeth and Jason.
With Love,
Leann, Elizabeth and Jason
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Louise Brown
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Posted Fri May 15, 2015
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So sorry for the loss of your dear mother who lived a long and full life. May you keep the hope strong of being together again just as God has promised. Rev. 21:3-5.
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Janet Helton Hassani
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Posted Mon May 25, 2015
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I have fond memories of Aunt Geraldine. My siblings and I spent many of times at her home. As many have stated she was a gentle natured women and a very loving person. I remember going with her and my mom to California to Ross and Lynn's wedding by plane. It was an adventure.
Life goes to fast! Thank God for letting us share life with her.
Marjorie and family I know this is a loss, hugs and love from your cousin.
Janet May
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Jane Helton
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Posted Sat March 12, 2016
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Aunt Geraldine was my father´s only sister whom I loved dearly. She was always happy to have my sister, Janet, stay at her home. loved it that her home was orderly. it was always so easy to find something when she ask me to get it.
She was patient with me and took time to talk to me and listened to my troubles.
Aunt Geraldine taught me things like how to sleep at night without a light and to drink tea without sugar. She and her childen would play games with me and we laughed a lot.
When I saw her in 2014 I was able to give her onelast hug and a kiss on the cheek. I am so glad that she is now in the loving hands of God. She is certainly one of his specal angels.
Jane Helton
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