Sophia Haley Long, 6, Pierceton, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 1, 2010, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon and Molly Kirsten Long Long. She grew up on her family’s farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Church. She was a happy young girl with a beautiful smile that could light up the room. She will be remembered for her signature look with a bow in her long beautiful hair. She enjoyed writing in her notebooks, trying on shoes, playing basketball, dancing, watching “Blue’s Clues,” reading Blue’s books and playing with her big brother. She attended church with her family at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. She went to preschool at Pierceton Good Beginnings and Sacred Heart. Most recently, she attended Lighthouse Autism Center where she loved all her therapists. She enjoyed weekly therapy at Joe’s Kids in Warsaw and riding her favorite horse, Peanut, at Magical Meadows. She leaves behind a loving and caring family, including her parents, Chris and Molly Long; a brother, Isaac Long; maternal grandparents, Larry and Linda Long, South Whitley; two aunts, Kathy (and spouse Layne) Evans and Julie (and spouse Dana) Hewitt, both of Pierceton; an uncle, Matt (and spouse Jessica) Long, South Whitley; and seven cousins. She was preceded in death by an older brother, Samuel Long, who died June 25, 2007; and paternal grandparents, Leon and Sally Long. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 125 N Harrison St., Warsaw, with Father Phil DeVolder officiating. She will be buried beside her brother and grandparents at Hillcrest Cemetery. Calling is from 1:15 to 5 p.m. Sunday at DeMoney-Grimes, Columbia City, with a Rosary at 12:30 p.m., and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. ***** Memorials in her honor to Joe’s Kids. Condolences via www.demoneygrimes.com.
