Sister Sallie, widow of Bishop Abraham Shank, deceased, died at her home near Broadway, VA., May 1, 1909; aged 72 y. 11 m. 6 d. Sister Shank was a daughter of Pre. Daniel Showalter, deceased, and was the last one of her father's family. She had been a sufferer from rheumatism for some years, and for the last half year or more she had been almost entirely confined to her home on account of a general break-down in her health. While she was much afflicted, her sudden death came as a surprise and a shock to her family and friends. Sister Shank was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church for many years. The funeral was held June 3, at Zion church, where a large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to one who had spent a long and useful life in the community. The funeral services were conducted by the brethren, Bish. A. P. Heatwole and J. W. Geil. Text, I Cor. 15:26. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband who had preceded her to the grave about eight years. (from the Gospel Herald, June 24, 1909)
Sister Sallie, widow of Bishop Abraham Shank, deceased, died at her home near Broadway, VA., May 1, 1909; aged 72 y. 11 m. 6 d. Sister Shank was a daughter of Pre. Daniel Showalter, deceased, and was the last one of her father's family. She had been a sufferer from rheumatism for some years, and for the last half year or more she had been almost entirely confined to her home on account of a general break-down in her health. While she was much afflicted, her sudden death came as a surprise and a shock to her family and friends. Sister Shank was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church for many years. The funeral was held June 3, at Zion church, where a large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to one who had spent a long and useful life in the community. The funeral services were conducted by the brethren, Bish. A. P. Heatwole and J. W. Geil. Text, I Cor. 15:26. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband who had preceded her to the grave about eight years. (from the Gospel Herald, June 24, 1909)
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