Troyer, Mary Ann (1857-1930)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1930 Apr 9 p. 7

Birth date: 1857 Jun 15

text of obituary:

Mary Troyer

Mary Ann Troyer, oldest child of Levi and Lea (Zook) Troyer was born in Wayne County, Okla., June 15, 1857, died at her home on March 29, 1930, aged seventy-two years, nine months and four days. She united with the Mennonite Church at the age of sixteen, uniting with the Oak Grove Congregation in Wayne County, Okla. She remained a loyal consecrated Christian in this faith until death.

Mary Ann and her sister, Emma, remained with and cared for their parents until they were called home. In 1908 the sisters, together, moved to McPherson County, Kansas, near their brother Menno's home, where they have since resided.

For several years Mary Ann's health has been failing. About a month ago she was stricken with paralysis. In a short time, however, she regained her speech until deprived of it once more by another attack on march 19, from which she did not recover. On Saturday morning, March 29, she became unconscious and at 10:20 a. m. she passed away.

One sister, Emma of Conway, Kansas; Joel L., West Liberty, Ohio; Jacob C., Topeka, Indiana and many other relatives and fiends are saddened by their loss. But the recollection of her quiet and unassuming disposition, her sincere, loving service to those whom she had opportunity of serving, and her unfailing trustfulness in Christ as her redeemer and guide, cannot but cause us to rejoice.

Funeral services were held on march 31, with a brief service at the house conducted by J. M. Kreider followed by a service at the West Liberty Mennonite church near Wisdom, Kansas, in charge of D. H. Bender, M. A. Yoder and J. G. Hartzler. The text was taken from 1 Cor. 15;54-58. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. —Inman Review.