Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Manley, Nellie 1897
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The Saranac Advertiser, Thursday, January 28, 1897

Mrs. Nellie Wright Manley was born in Alpine township, Kent co., Mich., June 
22, 1854, and closed her eyes in death at the U.B.A. Home, in Grand Rapids, 
Jan. 22, 1897, about thirty-six hours after undergoing a surgical operation.  
Was married to Sylvanus S. Manley, April 16, 1882.  The first year of their 
married life was spent in Grand Rapids, after which they moved to Nunica, 
where they resided about three years, and came to Saranac in July, 1887, which 
place has since been their home.

At the age of 17 years Mrs. Manley united with the Alpine and Walker 
congregational church, of which she was a faithful member and it was largely 
due to her efforts that a church was built at Nunica, and she was always a 
willing worker in the congregational church, Sunday School and C. E. society 
of this place.

She was possessed of more than ordinary musical ability and was always ready 
and willing to use her talent in any direction where it seemed to be needed 
and any entertainment of which she had charge was sure to be a success.

She had been a sufferer for some time but with such fortitude had she borne 
her illness that few of her acquaintances knew but what she was in perfect 
health and when it seemed necessary for her to undergo a dangerous surgical 
operation and she knew her chances of life were slight, she prepared for the 
ordeal with a bravery seldom equaled.  She was not afraid to die but felt that 
if her health could be restored she could be of so much use to others, who 
seemed to need her care.  She leaves a husband, an aged mother, two sisters 
and one brother besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Manley’s 
sister, 73 Turner St., Grand Rapids, the Rev. Dan F. Bradley of the Park St. 
Congregational church officiating.


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