Margaret J. Long, loved family, friends

Margaret J. Long, 77, of Dagsboro, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. 

Margaret was born in Laurel to the late Lloyd and Molly Fisher LeCates. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Mae, Shirley and Stella; one brother, Lloyd (Buddy); and a grandson, Randie Clogg.

Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially hosting family dinners. She was fiercely loyal to her loved ones, and her family members knew they could count on her in times of need. Margaret enjoyed shopping, listening to oldies music, and playing Scrabble.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Ronald R. Long of Dagsboro; two daughters, Donna L. Clogg of Dagsboro and Angela M. Houchins of Lewes. Margaret was blessed with four surviving grandchildren, Damon Houchins Jr., Danielle Houchins, Shane Clogg and Brooke Clogg; along with five great-grandchildren, Skylier Clogg, Brayden Clogg, Damon Houchins III, Brantley Clogg and Nicholas (Nico) Houchins.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at Watson Funeral Home and Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, with the viewing beginning at 10 a.m.  Interment will follow at Dagsboro Redmen’s Memorial Cemetery.

Visit Margaret’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.