Mrs. Elke Long, 88, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Manor on April 28, 2026. She was born March 29, 1938 in Germany. She was a longtime resident of Midway, Georgia.
Mrs. Long worked as a seamstress at Chatham Dress Sewing Factory, material handler at Solomon’s Drug Warehouse, and a stock clerk at Kroger. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her neighbors. She also enjoyed being a dog mom, spending all the time she could with her animals.
She was preceded in death by her son, David Sheppard. Survivors include her children, Ronnie (Dee) Sheppard, Sissy (Neal) Hall, and Lynn (Ken) Morgan; nine grandchildren, Joseph, James, Michael, Ashley, Kristy, Brittany, Brianne, Chase, and Catie; and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the caregivers at Magnolia Manor in Midway, Georgia.
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The White Family
Please accept our deepest condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that soon, “…death will be no more..” Revelation 21:3,4.
Diane
Elke will be sadly missed. She was a great co-worker at Solomons Drug Company. Had a good personality and told some crazy jokes. God has reunite her and David again. If any one knows Elke and David we need to pray for God Himself got his hands full. Praying for the family . God be with you. Betty and Diane Wilson co workers from Solomons and friends of family.