June E. Long

June Eileen Long, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, Kansas

June was born June 23, 1939, in Atchison County near Valley Falls, Kansas, the daughter of George Elvin and Marguerite Pearl (Gontz) Flory.

She worked for the State of Kansas for 43 years in several departments; Clerk for the Department of Revenue; Highway Department known now as the K-DOT and in the Treasurer’s Office.

June married Paul Wenston Long on June 20, 1958 in Valley Falls, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2022. They shared the blessing of five children.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Long of Lyndon, KS, Sandy Ard and Jerry Long both of Topeka, KS; her sister, Ruth Prather of Mission, TX; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters.

June is preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Alan and David Long; her brothers, Ronald and Donald Flory and her granddaughter, Danielle Romesburg.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls, KS with burial to follow at Coal Creek Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Coal Creek Cemetery, c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.