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Nellie Sliger Obituary
Nellie E. Sliger, 76, of West Lafayette, IN, died at 9:00 PM Tuesday September 16, 2013 at Residence.
She was born November 4, 1936, in Potomac, IL, to the late Alfa and Hazel Osborn Herriott.
She attended Otterbein High School. Nellie liked playing bingo, reading, and going to garage sales. She enjoyed the time spent with her family and grandchildren most of all. She will be missed by all who loved her and knew her.
Surviving are Daughters, Martha Ann Shane, husband Robert,Lafayette
Joyce Schley,West Lafayette
Brother, Lawrence Herriott, wife Betty,Phoenix, AZ
Sisters, Luella Fell, husband Linden, Oxford
Lois Herman, Evansville, Lola Moyars,Fowler, Juanita Bisher,Louisville,KY
Grandchildren, Jodi McClure, husband Michael, Robby Schley, wife Ashley, John Sliger II, wife Angie,Donald Alkire, Greatgrand Adia McClure, Anakin McClure,Brandon McClure, and Avery Schley
Visitation will be one hour prior to a 11:00 am service Friday September 20 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel. Officiating Pastor Gary Sims. Burial will be at Pretty Prairie Cemetery.
Preceded in death by 4 brothers, 1 sister and her companion of 30 years Harry Rayburn and son-in-law Robert Schley, Jr.Those wishing may contribute to the Otterbein United Methodist Church Mission Trip. You may sign the guestbook and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Grandma and Brandon watching baseball last summer
Jodi McClure
September 28, 2013
It is comforting to know you are at peace, but difficult because there is an emptiness where my grandma should be. I love you and will miss you always. Love,Jodi
September 25, 2013
Rest in peace aunt nellie. We were so glad that we saw you on fathers day. We love you very much .
Tammy Sliger/Whitt
September 24, 2013
With all our love
Tammy Whitt
September 24, 2013
We loved you Aunt Nillie and will miss you greatly. But the lord needed another good Angle and he called you home.
Judy Sadler
September 24, 2013
So very sorry ~your mom was a very sweet lady, that had a heart of gold,praying that the lord will give you his peace. God bless and keep you!!!
September 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. She was always very kind to me when we visited in IN. My sympathies to all of you but esp. to daughters, Martha and Joyce. My heart goes out to you all!
Catherine Sliger Turek
September 23, 2013
Martha and Joyce - I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, Nellie. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Prayers go out to your family for comfort and peace.
Martha Shane
September 20, 2013
I will miss my loving mom dearly
Karen Nipple
September 19, 2013
Nellie is a lovely lady and will be missed by all those that loved her here in the vet school.
patty temple
September 18, 2013
Martha,, sorry about your mom,,, not sure you remember me its been long time, may she rest in peace
Alberta Whitaker
September 18, 2013
Aunt Nellie, We will miss you dearly. I will always remember your laughter and generous heart. Praying for your family to find comfort. Love to all.
Mona & Butch Anthrop
September 18, 2013
Nellie was a wonderful person & a very good friend. Will miss her dearley.
Wanda Staten
September 18, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Nellie's passing. She was a great friend and client for many, many years!!! My sympathy goes out to all of you!!! May you find peace in all the memories you shared. She loved her family dearly!!!
Sheri Fell
September 18, 2013
Aunt Nellie you are in a better place. Many memories are with us. Prayers to the family.
John and Amy Rogers
September 17, 2013
Nellie was a fantastic neighbor and we will miss her very much. We were blessed to have her as a neighbor and friend. Prayers of comfort to all.
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