Obituary of Helen Long

Helen passed away on February 12, 2012 at Rideout Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Marysville, California on September 5, 1925 to George and Despina Marenakis. Helen began a career in bookkeeping at P.G.& E. where she met the love of her life, Tom. She also had worked for Yuba College, Payless Drugstore and Rideout Drug Pharma. Helen is survived by her daughter, Valerie Sutton (Kenneth); sons, Dennis Long, both of Marysville and Edison Long of Sutter; grandchildren, Matthew Sutton, Stefan Sutton, Austin Long and Jonathan Long; sisters, Faye Malas of Marysville and Dianna Louizos of New York City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, George and Despina Marenakes; sister, Kally Anastole and brother Dennis Marenakis. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, aunt and "YaYa." Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California, Attn: Office of Development, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817. (916) 453-2321, or visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Helen led a courageous fulfilling life, despite contracting polio at the age of two. She never let her disability deter her from achieving her goals. Jon Fullerton is the funeral director in charge of arrangements.