Edward C. Long, 88, and Donna Lee (Willard) Long, 85, of Rosedale passed away within hours of each other. Edward passed on February 28, 2023 and Donna on March 1, 2023. Edward was born September 17, 1934 in Terre Haute to Robert and Marion (Campbell) Long, He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1954, then served in the US Army for 9 years and then retired from Bemis Company and Reynolds Machine Company. Donna was born February 3, 1938 in Terre Haute to Donald and Ina Lee (Hedges) Willard. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1956, then worked at General Housewares and retired from Columbia House after 25 years of service. She was also a member of Lyford Bible Church. They are survived by three sons, Robert Long, David Long (Diana) both of Terre Haute and Keith Moore (Priscilla) of Chocwitney, NC; two daughters, Debra Alva (Jose) of Tallahassee, FL and Karen Favre (Oviddeo Lugo) of Clinton; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Donna also had a special aunt, Edith Hedges and two cousins, Kenny Hedges and Glenda Swan. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Twilla Reedy; son, Roy Moore; great-grandson, Antonio “Tone-Tone” Vargas and sisters, Roberta Blair and Mary Blizzard. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Twilla Reedy; son Roy Moore; great-grandson, Antonio “Tone-Tone” Vargas; brother, Gary Willard; sister, Nancy Wicks and her husband Dale and two grandmothers, Maude Hedges and France Holmes. Visitation for Donna and Edward will be Tuesday March 7, 2023 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in DeBaun Springhill Chapel with funeral services being held at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Coombes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green, Indiana. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
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