BIOGRAPHY

Imogene Long was born in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois, on 9 November 1906, to parents Raleigh Philander Mullins (1882–1947) and Montie Folck (1885–1964). She had at least three siblings: Mae Arnold (1908–1985), Leota “Pudie” Haines (1913–2002), and Sara E “Betty” Jones (1921–2001).

She grew up in Greencastle, Indiana, and graduated from DePauw University in 1927. She began her career as a journalist for the Indianapolis Star and later served as the editor of Grit, the magazine of Delta Theta Tau, a philanthropic sorority where she held the position of President in 1937. For many years, she also wrote a weekly column for the East Side Herald, a local community newspaper.

She married John Elwood Jones (1903–1957), an Indianapolis attorney, who passed away in 1957. In 1995, she married George A. Long (1902–2002), who preceded her in death in 2002, at the age of 100.

Among her many honors and awards, she was named Volunteer of the Year in 1999 by the Indianapolis Council of Club Women. She also received the George Cottman Award from the Irvington Historical Society and the George Julian Award from the Irvington Community Council. In recognition of her contributions, Governor Evan Bayh proclaimed 6 June 1998, as Imogene Jones Day. Passionate about helping children, she dedicated many years to volunteering and served as President of the Marion County Children’s Guardians Home Guild.

Long passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, on 5 July 2017, at the age of 110 years, 238 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Eli Logan and Jimmy Lindberg, and validated by LongeviQuest on 30 March 2025.

ATTRIBUTION

* Imogene Long Obituary – The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2017

* Imogene Mullins Jones – Find A Grave

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