Jennifer "Jen" Christine Long, 43, passed away in Alexandra, VA on December 18, 2013. She was born in Washington D.C. on November 24, 1970. She spent most of her childhood and early teen years in Springfield, Virginia where she developed a fondness for animals - especially dogs and horses.

She moved to Southern Maryland in 1986 and attended St. Mary's Ryken High School graduating in 1988. Jennifer graduated from Wheeling Jesuit College and, subsequently received her MBA from the University of Maryland, University College. Jen was a consultant for JCL Consulting.


Throughout her life Jennifer endeared herself to her many friends throughout Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. She also enjoyed training and attending to her dogs while occasionally riding horses. Jennifer developed an acute sensitivity and understanding for almost all animals. She was constantly looking for ways to help and rescue animals of all sorts. In addition to her many friends, Jennifer leaves her family members.

Jen is survived by her parents Ceil Astin Whiteny and Maurice Ignatius Long, Jr., siblings; Marisa Daley of Great Falls, VA, Megan Long of Falls Church, VA, and her niece, and 2 nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Father Robert Howard officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jennifer's name to the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.