Shirley Ann Long, 76, of Monongah, finished her race on this Earth on May 2, 2021 by running into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Known as "Ge" to those closest to her, Shirley was born November 4, 1944 in Smithfield, WV, the daughter of the late William Minor and Mildred Jones Minor.

Shirley was employed by Westinghouse and was a bank teller in Monongah for many years. She was hardworking and dedicated and put everyone before herself. She enjoyed WVU football and basketball, watching tennis, as well as watching her grandkids, traveling, the Game Show Network. She also made the best peanut butter fudge. Shirley had a kind and compassionate spirit, loving God first of all. She supported her kids and grandkids in everything they did and was their biggest fan.

She is survived by her children, Lester Long and his fiancée Robin Wright, Mark Long and his fiancée Tricia Oliveto, William Long and his wife Tina of Oklahoma, and Jennifer Harvey and her husband David; and grandchildren, Patrick and Oksana Kissler of Germany, Austin, Justin, and Sierra Long of Oklahoma, Talia and Joey Oliveto of Fairmont, and Ella and Lily Harvey of Monongah.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband whom she married July 29, 1962, Lester Long, Sr.; an infant daughter, Joyce Ann Long; and a brother, Edward Minor.

The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be at the Cross of Christ Community Church, 256 Lydon Avenue in Monongah, on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Karl Streyle officiating. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.