Joellen Long

Joellen E. Long, 84, of Sioux City, died Friday, March 23, 2018, in her home.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ in Sioux City with Rev. Elaine Miller officiating.  Light refreshments will be served following the service. Visitation will be from noon until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.

Joellen was born on August 8, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Bruley) Gaylor.  Joellen grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and attended Central High School.

She was married to Joseph A. Long on July 22, 1950 at Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ in Sioux City. Joellen was a lifelong Deacon and member of their church, honored in 1997.

Her hobbies included golf, going to Las Vegas, bowling, rodeo horse shows, family camping trips, and playing cards, but, most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and visits from her great-grandchildren.

Joellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph and an infant son Joseph.