Mildred R. DeLong , age 103 of Tipton, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton after a long, full life.  She was born, June 22, 1918 in Frankfort, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Ella (Smith) Holt.  Mildred was a 1937 graduate of Windfall High School.  She married Loyd D. DeLong on June 6, 1937, and they shared nearly 62 years of marriage together before his passing in 1999.  Mildred worked in inspection at Ex-Cello (later Airfoil Textron) in Elwood for over 25 years and retired in 1981.  She was also a dedicated homemaker and farmwife who was known for being an excellent cook of delicious meals and desserts, often taken to her family while farming in the fields.  Mildred was a longtime member of the Curtisville Christian Church where she was formerly active in the Ladies Aid at the church.  She was also a member of the Tipton County Home Economics Club.  Mildred enjoyed gardening, sewing, working jigsaw puzzles and reading.  She also loved listening to music and watching sports on television – especially golf.  Family was the center of Mildred's life, and she kept a great sense of humor right until the end.  Mildred will be greatly missed.

Mildred's family would like to thank the staff of Autumnwood Village, Miller's Merry Manor, and Guardian Angel Hospice for the outstanding care and compassion provided to Mildred in her final years.  Their tender care will never be forgotten.

Mildred's family legacy includes her daughter, Joyce Ann Durm-Buckley of Indianapolis; son, Loyd Donald (Joan) DeLong, Jr. of Windfall; 6 grandchildren, Jeff (Amy) Durm, Jim (Tammy) Durm, Johnny Durm, Dan (Shari) DeLong, Danielle (Jeff) Hale, and Danalee (Kory) Fernung; 20 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 siblings, Charles Holt, Arnold Eades, and Berneice Bogue; half-sister, Elsie Mayhew; son-in-law, Edward Buckley; and great-grandson, Christopher Durm.

A funeral service honoring Mildred's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with her great-grandsons, Nick Durm and Micah Voorhis officiating.  Burial will follow in New Lancaster Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the funeral on Thursday at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Health precautions for the safety of the family and visitors are greatly appreciated.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Curtisville Christian Church.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.copherfeslermay.com.