Mrs. Gerda DeLong, age 71, of Jonesboro passed away, January 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Richard, children; Sandra Marie DeLong, Marianna Alger, Randy DeLong, David DeLong, Michael DeLong, 14 brothers and sisters, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a multitude of friends and family in Germany. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 2-4 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home.