Candice "Candy" Ann Long, 68, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 29, 2018, at her home. She was a former resident of Eden for 30 years.
She was born July 15, 1950, in Newcastle, the daughter of Ellsworth Richard Lingle Sr. and Lucille Marie Morgan Lingle.
She graduated from Bellflower High School in Bellflower, Calif., with the class of 1968. Candice married Douglas Earl Long July 13, 1968 in Bellflower, Calif. He preceded her in death Sept. 21, 2007.
She was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as the kitchen manager for 20 years, retiring in May of 2015.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed sewing, painting and spending time with her family and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Denice L. Long of Rock Springs; grandchildren Michael Douglas Long, Jessica Alyc Skinner and husband Colt Z. Skinner, all of Rock Springs; great-grandchildren Yavihanna Long, JezzaVayca Long, Shandyn Long, Tighe Long, Orion Long and Rorie Ann Skinner; aunt Donna Elliot of Newcastle; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Earl Long; parents Ellsworth Sr. and Lucille Lingle; brother Ellsworth Richard Lingle Jr .; and two sisters, Winnifred Goldberry and Hazel Barnes.
A private celebration of life service will take place at a later date.
Condolences for family can be left at http://www.foxfh.com.
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