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Sheila K. (Fitzgerald) Long

Long Sheila

Sheila K. (Fitzgerald) Long, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 16, 2021 at ProMedica Bay Park. She was born on May 10, 1944 in Fremont, OH to Forest and Delores (Gracemyer) Fitzgerald. Sheila married James A. Boatman on December 26, 1961 and he preceded her on July 16, 1978. Sheila then married James F. Long on July 30, 1992 and he preceded her on March 28, 2015. Sheila worked various jobs and retired from Benchmark Prints. She formerly served as a Charter member of the Fremont Rainbow Girls, secretary for the Fremont Women’s Bowling Association and the Kansas Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. Sheila enjoyed crocheting, bowling, fishing, nature but above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Sheila is survived by her children, Jay (Jodi) Boatman, Burgoon, OH, Julie (Tom Simmons) Claburn, Tiffin, OH, Clark (Janice) Boatman, Kansas, OH, Brenda (Greg) Harman, Pemberville, OH, Kimberly (Mike) McDole, Risingsun, OH; siblings, Richard Fitzgerald, Yukon, OK, Dennis (Sharon) Fitzgerald, Gibsonburg, OH, Joanne Green, Scottsdale, AZ, Fred (Linda) Fitzgerald, Clyde, OH; brother-in-law, Clark (Janet) Boatman, Kansas, OH; sister-in-law, Belva Long, Fremont, OH; seventeen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James A. Boatman; second husband, James F. Long; grandson, Jason Boatman; in-laws, Donna Fitzgerald, Phyllis Broski, Douglas Green, Dean and Carolyn Kellogg.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ravi Narra and the staff at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital and Heartland Hospice for the loving care they provided Sheila.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.

Service is Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Rutledge officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Smith Cemetery, Burgoon, OH.

Memorials can be made in Sheila’s honor to Donor’s choice or to the family.

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  1. David and Lelia Garcia

    July 18, 2021 at 2:04 am

    My condolences to the family of Sheila. Praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. May God lift you up and comfort you.

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  2. David Fitzgerald

    July 18, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    So sorry to see you go Sheila. First Cousin’s are the forefront of the Fitzgerald Families now, and the MOST cherished ones seem to be passing away. Please Rest In Peace dear Cousin. I am most assured, your Father, my Uncle Forest, is proud of the life you lead. with Love, Mary and David Fitzgerald Evansville, Indiana

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  3. Deena Fitzgerald Miller

    July 18, 2021 at 10:04 pm

    I am so sorry for the passing of my sweet and beautiful cousin. We were close buddies growing up. My prayers & love to all of you kids. She is now with your mom & dad. Love you all

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  4. Mary Ann Miller/Isabelle

    July 18, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    Sheila was a best friend at Ross High. We enjoyed the Friday night dances after the football games. I have been praying for her. My sincere sympathy to her loving family.

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  5. Jeff and Barb Aldrich

    July 19, 2021 at 3:29 am

    Dear Dennis, Sharon and Family – Please accept our sincerest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  6. Helen Bateson

    July 19, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    I am so sad to hear of this sweet ladies passing! She was a gem! My sincerest condolences to Julie and all of the family! Cannot be there due to surgery today but you will all be in my prayers!

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