Dora Jo Long

Dora Jo Long, age 94, passed away in Laurel, Maryland.

She was born on April 18, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of Rodgers and Mary Tidwell. She lived in many cities including Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Panama Canal Zone, and Fort Meade, Maryland. Mrs. Long worked as a childcare provider in her home for many years before retiring. Dora was a member of The Community United Methodist Church, The Laurel Senior Friendship Club, The Red Hats and The Ladies Auxiliary at Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoyed bowling in leagues and traveled to many states to participate in tournaments. Dora traveled on many bus trips all over the states and Canada. Her interests were playing bingo and playing cards with her friends. She had a great love of animals and always had 4 or 5 pets at a time.

Dora Long is survived by her daughter Linda Susan Jeffries (Michael), Grandchildren Rebecca Barth, (Joseph Barth), Sarah Jeffries, and Kirstin Sharp (Andrew). She is also survived by great-grandsons Timothy Barth, Kyle Barth, Leagan Sharp and Ellis Sharp, a niece Raye Brooks (Mike) , and great-nieces Virginia Stoneback (Jason) and Angela McPeak (Greg) and great-great nephew Miles. Dora was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Long and son Edward K. Long.

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm on September 17, 2025, followed by services at 1:00pm at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707. The interment will be at Crownsville Veteran’s Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. Relatives and friends are welcome to both.