Anders, Mary B. Nyce (1914-2002)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2002 Sep 16 p. 8

Birth date: 1914

text of obituary:

MARY B. ANDERS

Mary B. Anders, 88, died Aug. 15, 2002, at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill, Pa. She formerly lived in Elroy and resided at Souderton Mennonite Homes since 1982. She was born in Franconia Township to Wilmer and Mary (Bergey) Nyce.

She was a self-employed dressmaker for numerous years and served as an employee and volunteer at Souderton Mennonite Homes for 30 years. She enjoyed baking and contributed baked goods to many area bake sales. Her gift of hospitality was demonstrated by frequently inviting guests and serving them meals. Another interest of hers was making quilts.

She was a longtime member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where she was active in the sewing circle and involved in Sunday school and vacation Bible school.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Earl M. Anders; three daughters, Betty Kratz and her husband, Robert, of Telford, Deanie Frankenfield and her husband, Dale, and Becky Derstine and her husband, Dale, both of Elroy; two sons, Donald Anders and his wife, Catherine, and Earl Anders and his wife, Elaine, both of Elroy; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Barry Joel Anders; and an infant sister, Lizzie Nyce.

The funeral service was held at Franconia Mennonite Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.