Dr. Elizabeth Pratt Berry Long M.D.

1974 - 2020

Dr. Elizabeth Pratt Berry Long M.D. obituary, 1974-2020, Alexandria, LA

BORN

1974

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Kramer Funeral Home

2905 Masonic Drive

Alexandria, Louisiana

Elizabeth Long Obituary

Services for Dr. Elizabeth Pratt Berry Long, M.D. will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the River Oaks Arts Center with Rev. Seth Donald officiating. Visitation for Dr. Long will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m., at the River Oaks Center. Dr. Elizabeth Pratt Berry Long, M.D. was born April 11, 1974 in New Orleans, LA to Dr. Mark and Salli Berry. She grew up in Hammond, LA and graduated from the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. She then graduated from the Honors College of LSU, Baton Rouge. Honors included Phi Beta Kappa. Subsequently, she graduated from LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans. Honors earned included Alpha Omega Alpha, the Henry Jolly Award in Dermatology and the Russell L. Holman award in Pathology. Following medical school, she completed specialty training in Dermatology at LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Long practiced in Miami, FL for one year. Subsequently, moving to Alexandria, LA where she founded Red River Dermatology and practiced dermatology. Elizabeth met the love of her life, W. David Long at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. Elizabeth and David were united in marriage October 15, 2001. Three beautiful children blessed their marriage, Kathryn, Jack and Trigg. Dr. Long was a loving mother, wife and caring doctor to large number of patients. She very much enjoyed practicing dermatology and kept her dermatology education current in a number of ways. She was an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, The American Contact Dermatitis Society, The Woman's Dermatologic Society, and the Louisiana Dermatologic Society. She was president elect for 2020 for the Louisiana Dermatologic Society. She served as the Louisiana Vice Chair for the Dermatology Foundation. She volunteered her time for the LSU Department of Dermatology by staffing residents' clinics in Baton Rouge and hosting in her office, residents of LSU-S Medical School Department of Family Medicine. She was a third-generation physician. Dr. Long was a sustaining member of Alexandria Junior League and a Board member of the River Oaks Arts Center. She loved to travel with family and friends and visiting art museums worldwide, especially Europe. Survivors include her husband and best friend, W. David Long, M.D., children, Kathryn (15), Jack (13), Trigg (11), father, Dr. Mark Berry and wife, Shelley, parent-in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. William D. Long, mother, Salli Phillips and husband, Jim, brother, Ryan Berry and wife, Lara; grandmother, Rosemary Pratt and a large host of family and friends. Dr. Long would want to express her gratitude and love to her many patients. The family wishes to thank the Rapides Regional Medical Center, Neuro ICU at Tulane Medical Center, LOPA and all the others who assisted in her care. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations or memorials can be made to the River Oaks Center, Alexandria, LA. For the Memorial Service, River Oaks Art Center is located at 1330 Second St. Alexandria, LA 71301. The entrance for the Memorial Service will be at the doors on Third St. near the sculpture. To extend online notes of condolence to the Long Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2020.
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My wife died October 26, 2018. Both of us were Dr. Long's patients. We were impressed with her attention to detail,
technical savvy, and treatments for our medical problems.

I haven't been able to dig myself out of the hole my wife's illness and death created.

I had planned to visit Dr. Long for
attention to some of my problems and thank her for her treatment for my wife and myself.

I haven't had the time to read the paper since my wife's death. I was downloading the Town Talk from the first of the year without reading them.

I took it as a sign when I saw the notice in the paper.

I asked my wife, Paula, to look out for her when she arrives. I have a lot to be grateful for. 50 years of marriage to a great teacher and wife.

People helped *us, like Dr. Long, as we made the 10 year journey for my wife's illness. May you encounter Angels as
your journey starts.

I am so sorry for y(our) loss.

Kenneth Walker

Kenneth Walker

March 12, 2020

My daughter was a patient of Betsy's for many years, and I am so sad to hear of her passing. Every time I saw her in the office or in the community, she was always so positive and encouraging. Betsy was caring, intelligent, accomplished--just a lovely person. I know that no words can truly bring comfort, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, David, and all of your family.

Crystal Veronie

Acquaintance

March 3, 2020

Cynthia Spencer Henry Schein Medical. Dr. Long was a very valued customer to us. So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to her family.

Cynthia Spencer

February 26, 2020

I am honored to have been a patient of Dr. Long. She made a Doctor's visit so comfortable. When she entered the exam room, it was like she brought the sunshine with her. The shock and disbelief is incredible when thinking about such a energetic, compassionate lady who had so many more years to give of her knowledge and care. I promise my thoughts and many prayers to a young family she would have chosen to not leave. Just know though she is not present, she will always be in your hearts.
"Some people come into our lives
and quickly go, some stay for a
while and leave footprints in our
heart and we are never, ever the
same" Author Unknown

Eva Jo Broussard

Eva Jo Broussard

February 21, 2020

My deepest condolences to you, Mark and Shelley. What a tragedy our hearts & prayers go out to you both and her entire family, Especially to the children in this most difficult time.

Susan &

Friend

February 20, 2020

joseph bergeron

February 18, 2020

a loved one

February 18, 2020

It's difficult to imagine a world without Dr. Long. She was so Bubbly and so Happy. I'm only a patient, but she made me feel loved, cared for and like family. She always had a smile and a hug for me. I always left her office with that contagious smile of hers on my face and a happy heart. Dr. Long made me feel special. Surely Heaven just got a bit more Bubbly and Happy. Losing Dr. Long is our great loss and positively Heaven's Gain. I pray God Blessings of Peace and Comfort for Dr. Long's family, friends, employees and patients.

Lydia Cortello

February 18, 2020

It doesn't even seem real that Dr. Long has left this earth for Heaven! The fact that she was so bubbly and happy and full of life makes it hard to imagine a world without her. Heaven just got a bit more Happy and Bubbly!!! Our loss, but Heavens great gain! I will miss Dr. Long unmeasurably! God be with all the family, friends and patients! Lydia Cortello

Lydia Cortello

February 18, 2020

i am so very sorry to read of the demise of Elizabeth. Please accept my deepest condolences, David.

Kirk Hayes, M.D.
Payette, ID

February 18, 2020

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River Oaks Arts Center

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