Nicole Marie Long, 49, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away at University Hospital unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 02, 2025.

The daughter of William (Bill) and Dianne Score, she was born July 27, 1976, in St. Paul, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Long on July 27, 2007.

Nicole survived by her loving fur-baby, Charlie, and her children, Shaylin Long of Kirksville, Missouri, Christopher Nichols and significant other Jessica James of Kirksville, Missouri, and Corey Nichols and significant other Erica Gunnels of Kirksville, Missouri. 8 grandchildren; Bentley Bingham, Everleigh Long, Gunner Nichols, Hazel Nichols, Addilyn Gibson, Hunter Nichols, Ella Nichols, and Arya Nichols; brother, David Berney and wife, Jennifer Berney of Fort Collins, Colorado; sister, Stephanie Berney of Saint Paul, Nebraska; step sister Misty Hutson; brothers-in-law, Rob Long and wife, Mindy Long of Kirksville, Missouri, and Steve Long and wife, Shelly Long of Kirksville, Missouri; sister- in- law, Gwen Gashwiler and husband, Adam Gashwiler, of Novinger, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; other family member and very many great friends.

Nicole was preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald Larson and wife, Vonna Larson, and Austin Berney and wife, Lillian Berney; cousin, Katelyn Larson; step-brother, Bill Score Jr., and mother-in-law, Helen Schoonover.

Nicole attended Windsor High School in Windsor, Colorado, during her formative years, and later earned her bachelor's degree at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.

Nicole was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life was full of excitement, adventure, and love. She loved spending time with her husband, Chuck, friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. Nicole loved spending time in the Lake of the Ozarks, boating, riding motorcycles, and having get-togethers. She loved spoiling her grandchildren, taking them to the pool, playing ball outside, or having a sleepover at Meena and Papa's house. If she weren't with her friends at Wooden Nickel or family, you could find her baking, decorating for EVERY holiday, especially Christmas, or cuddled up on the couch with her husband and her sweet Charlie-bug watching a movie.

Nicole was a true blessing to our lives; she was always there when we needed her and put everyone else's needs before her own. The hearts she touched, memories made, and stories will live on forever. To know Nicole was to know love.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Nicole Marie Long at Travis Noe Funeral Home, 1008 W Potter Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Following this, we will have a Celebration of Life located at Wooden Nickel, 114 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501, for appetizers and celebration.

If you would like to send flowers or memorial donations to Chuck Long, they may be left at or mailed to Travis Noe Funeral Home, 1008 W. Potter Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501.