Rhonda Rene Scott Long “Micket” was a beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, as well as a Teacher, and friend to many.

Born on June 30th, 1959, in Hampton, Virginia, Rhonda was the daughter to Clarance Harvey Scott and Doris Erma Moore Scott Wood who preceded her in death. Her love of God, family, and passion for education has touched many over the course of her life. Peacefully in her home, Rhonda passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2024, at the age of 64.

Rhonda was a studious child who had a plethora of academic accolades and extracurriculars. She graduated from Bethel High School in 1977 and Norfolk State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Upon graduation her professional and married life blossomed. She began her first job at Rich Neck Elementary School in Newport News, and on June 19th, 1982, she married her soulmate and lifetime partner Rickey Long Jr.

She briefly lived in Orlando, Florida but ultimately settled in Mechanicsville, Virginia where she worked for Richmond Public Schools for 40 years. Throughout her career, she had the pleasure to teach at Overby-Sheppard, George Washington Carver, and Mary Scott Elementary schools. At the end of her career, Rhonda received multiple teaching awards including Teacher of the Year which she was awarded before retirement.

In her personal life, Rhonda was devoted to her church, family, and community. Her greatest joy was raising her two children Richard and Reashell and welcoming her granddaughter Aera into the world. She was devoted to her husband Rickey and her fondest memories encompassed the 44 years of love they shared. Serving God and giving back was her life's purpose. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School as a member of First Union Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Rhonda Scott Long is survived by her loving husband Rickey Long Jr, her children Dr. Richard Jonathon Long of Mechanicsville, Va., and Reashell Lynette Buckley (Nicolas) of Richmond, Va., her sister Tracy Scott Jones of Hampton, Va., and her granddaughter Aera Renee Buckley of Richmond, Va., and a host of family and friends.

A mother to all, her radiant smile, comforting voice, and warm embrace cannot be replicated but is an experience we all carry with us.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024. An Omega Omega service by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Lewis R. Yancey, II, officiating, Eulogist, Rev. Rickey Long, Jr. Interment First Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. Live streaming at scottsfuneralhome.com