MADISON - Mary Ann “Annie” Longley, age 82, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Pocahontas, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry Hotovec and Abelina “Abbie” Sernett.

Annie graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. in 1963. She married Dale Longley on October 18, 1969, in Madison, Wis.

Annie worked as a nurse for several years before she and Dale became co-managers of the Reedsburg Country Club restaurant. They eventually went on to own Longley’s Restaurant and Shortley’s Lounge in Reedsburg, Wis.

She enjoyed her daily walks, reading books, golfing and baking (especially apple crisp, pumpkin rolls and cookies). In her free time, Annie volunteered at the Messiah Lutheran Church in their Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) program and at the local food bank. She loved helping others in any way she could. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family and her grand-puppies.

Annie is survived by her children, Jay (Rachel) Longley and Leslie (Ryan) Olson; grandchildren, Hunter Olson, Megan Olson, Elliott Longley, Riley Longley and Courtney (Sean) Holmes; her brother, Norm (Sheila) Hotovec, sister-in-law, Jo Hotovec; and brother-in-law, Dean (Joyce) Longley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Longley; sister, Donna Hibbs; son-in-law, Garrett Ninneman; brother, Bill Hotovec; and granddaughters, Brooklyn and Savannah Longley.

A funeral service will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, and also at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A luncheon will be provided after the service. Private family burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Mary A. "Annie" Longley

July 09, 1942 - November 08, 2024

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