Nisly, Sarah Miller (1895-1972)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Mar 9 p. 11

Birth date: 1895 Oct 15

text of obituary:

MRS. SARAH NISLY

Sarah (Miller) Nisly, daughter of Jerry D. and Fannie Miller, was born on Oct. 15, 1895 near Hutchinson, Kan. and went to her rest on Jan. 19, 1972 at Hospital South in Hutchinson at the age of 76 years, three months and four days.

She accepted Christ as her Saviour upon confession of her faith in her youth and was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, where she remained faithful until her death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Abraham F. Nisly on Dec. 11, 1913, and they were permitted to share life's joys and sorrows for 58 years, one month and eight days.

To this union were born two sons and six daughters. Those remaining to cherish her memory are her husband and the children, Ora Calvin and wife Sadie of Route 1, Hutchinson; Alma and husband W. W. Wagler, Mary Martha and husband Ervin J. Miller, both of Partridge; Dorothy and husband Melvin Beachy of Galion, Ohio; Elizabeth Viola and husband Albert E. Miller of Flint, Mich.; Esther Pauline and husband Sam Nisly of Abbyville; and Paul Wayne and wife Laura of Lawrence, Kan.

In addition there are 40 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces, as well as her brother, David J. Miller of Hutchinson, and her sister, Mrs. John C. Gingerich of Arthur, Ill.

Preceding her in death were their oldest daughter, Fannie Matilda, four grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.

In October 1954, because of a heart condition, mother was semi-confined to bed rest, this being seen at first as a temporary condition. She was hopeful that she would soon recover and be able to do her own housework. At times she improved considerably and on occasion was even able to walk without assistance, but at other times she was critically ill on a number of occasions was hospitalized.

She was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother, always serving the Lord in a quiet way. With her cheerful smile and gentle manner, she showed us love in many ways. Especially impressive was her continual prayer concern.

A capable, intelligent and virtuous woman, who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than rubies. The heart of her husband could safely trust in her. She would comfort, encourage and do him good as long as there was life within her.

As long as she could, she looked well to the ways of her household. The bread of idleness, gossip, discontent and self-pity she would not harbor. When she became semi-confined and throughout periods of much suffering and total confinement, she still continued to open her mouth with wisdom and counsel, and in her tongue was the law of kindness.

Her children rise up and call her blessed. With the strength of character that was steadfast in goodness, she shall live on and on to influence and touch the lives of her loved ones. A woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord shall be praised.