Dardenella Perez Long was born on November 2, 1949, and passed away on December 10, 2019 at the age of 70. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph V. Long, Sr.; his children, Joseph V. Long, Jr. and Angel Long; her sisters Carol Perez Nunez (Allen), Jeanette Perez Alfonso (Manuel) and Karen Perez Scott (Jesse); her daughters Stephanie Melerine Nunez (Dwayne), Rachel Melerine Sanders (Darrell), Rene Melerine Richard and Toni Melerine (Mark); her grandchildren Lauren Nunez, Katie Nunez, Ashley Estopinal, Gabrielle R. Smith (Jason), Elroy (Trey) Richard, III, Blake Lobre, Cody Lobre, Kailee Ostendorf, Courtney Price, Cody Morales and Alyssa Long; her great-grandchildren Alexis Jensen, Breanna Chatham, Bryson Chatham, Easton Smith, Londyn Smith and Isabella Lemoine. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who enjoyed her playfulness and joviality. She was predeceased by her parents, Irvan J. Perez and Louise Bonomo Perez. She was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. She took pleasure in helping others and, above all, loved her family deeply and faithfully. Relatives and friends attended a memorial visitation and service at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, December 16, 2019. Inurnment was private. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.