Sharon Anne LongJune 25, 1940June 17, 2017Sharon Anne Long age 76 passed away June 17, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. She was born on June 25, 1940. At age 40, she earned her degree in Art (sculpturing) and Anthropology from the University of Wyoming.Sharon had many passions, most important being her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandson. With many creative talents as an artist, Sharon enjoyed sculpting, taxidermy, and archaeology among her greatest accomplishments. Above all else, having been a single parent was her utmost source of pride. Her daughters were the love of her life.As an expert in forensic facial reconstruction, Sharon was featured in many documentaries including: NPR, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer TV, History Channel, NOVA, PBS, BBC and Canadian Broadcasting. She also appeared on America's Most Wanted. Her work was published in newspapers, magazines, scientific and national publications, journals, and textbooks. Sharon's facial reconstructions were highlighted on the covers of Newsweek, Discovering Archaeology and Maclean's magazines. She lectured to civic organizations, museums, and schools. Her anthropology and forensic facial re-creations are on still on display in numerous museums.In June 2016 she retired from Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office in Laramie Wyoming. She then moved to Reno to be close to her daughter's family.Sharon is survived by daughters Dawn Keefe Duff and husband Nathanial of Kailua HI; Diana Keefe Adams and husband Mark of Reno NV; grandchildren Hans Keefe-Larsen, Joshua Berreman, Alison Berreman and husband Alexander Hess-Johnson; great-grandson Kingsley Elis Berreman and his mother Skye Perez. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Veldon O. and Wilburta Long, brothers Terrill H. Long and Gilbert V. Long and her sister Diana Elayne Long. Cremation will take place in Reno Nevada. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Sharon wished for no flowers please. Contributions in her name to your local SPCA or animal rescue would be most meaningful.