Patricia C. Verstraete passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at her home in Langdon. She was born March 31, 1946, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Jack and Velma (Devine) Long Sr.

She is survived by: husband, Gary; sons, Wilson (Janelle), and Bradley; grandchildren, Ashley Dylan, Cassandra; numerous great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jack Long Jr., (Glenda) Steve Long, all of St. Cloud, Florida, John Long of Basehor, Kansas; sister, Judy Anderson (Paul) of Gardner, Kansas; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Patricia and Gary were married July 13, 1968, at St. Peter's Cathedral in Kansas City, Kansas. They shared almost 50 years of marriage.
Patricia served on the board of directors for RCEC and Legal Aid, and the governing body for the City of Langdon. She was involved with the Turon Community Church, the Women's Bible Study, 'Girlfriends Luncheon' and Turon Senior Stitchers, (a charity serving many communities). Patricia worked for Horizons Mental Health Center and retired from the Human Resources Department for Reno County.

Patricia was told she had a light others could see. She considered that the 'Light of Faith'.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2018, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Steve Gill officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Turon Community Church or Turon Senior Stitchers, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.