Eloise Longest

August 30, 1951—September 19, 2019

Eloise Elaine Longest, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend died on September 19, 2019, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 68.

Eloise is survived by her husband Terry, of the home, her son John Longest and wife Kristie, of Seminole, her son Jimmy Longest, of Shawnee, sister Sharon Davis and husband Mickie Davis, of Hereford, Arizona, her sister Jackie Cipolla of Santa Maria, California, her sister in law Gina McKeehan and husband Robbie of Santa Maria, grandchildren Blake Dawson, Collin Longest, Madalyn Longest, Ethan Longest, Marlee Longest and great grandchildren Carter and Pearce Dawson.

Eloise loved her nieces and nephews like her own. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Shelly Cloud, Shana Thrasher, Brian Cipolla, Nicholas Cipolla, Donald Simar, Melyssa Simar, Jamie Simar, Tammy Brookshier, Mary Young, Don Conner, Janessa Bointy, Kacie Longest, and Jaylan Longest. She also leaves behind several great nieces and nephews.

Eloise was preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Lillie Fordice, of Orcutt, California.

Eloise was born on August 30, 1951 in Santa Maria, California.

She graduated from Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria, California. On March 6, 1971, Eloise married Terry Longest.

Eloise was an exceptional floral designer, working many years in Santa Maria and Seminole designing flowers for weddings, funerals, and various special occasions.

Eloise and her family moved to Seminole, Ok August of 1980. In October of 1982, she went to work at Wrangler. Eloise was very proud of her work there and made many friends, which she considered her family. After 35 years of dedicated service to Wrangler, she retired in October of 2017. Eloise spent her retirement years enjoying life, spending time with her grandchildren, and talking on the phone to her many friends and family.

Her celebration of life service is scheduled at 2:00pm Friday September 27th, 2019 at Immanuel Fellowship Church located at 3103 Highway 3 N in Seminole, Oklahoma.