Lila Fern Long, of Stockbridge, MI, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2023. Lila was born in Stockbridge, MI on July 28, 1938, the daughter of Neil Oakley and Roberta White.

Lila lived in the Stockbridge area all her life. She married Lawrence G. Long, and they raised their family in Stockbridge. She worked for Thetford in Dexter, MI, retiring after 30 years of service. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and making sure that they were well fed. She always kept busy cooking and cleaning. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching wildlife, especially the deer and the birds.

She is survived by her children, Jerry (Jennell) Long and Jimmy Long, all of Stockbridge, and Joey (Susie) Long of Chelsea; a sister, Joyce Fletcher of Stockbridge; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence, a brother, Robert Oakley, four sisters, Betty Reynolds, Joan Strahan, Bonnie Patrick, and Janet Nott; and a great-grandson, Griffin Marshall.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., as well as on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or S.A.E.S.A.