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Felicia Sayers Obituary
Survived and deeply missed by: daughter, Faith Michelle Mettler (and her father, Dallas Mettler); and son, Carter Anthony Sayers (and his father, Eric Harmes); parents: Ed and Shellie Sabata; and brother, Avery Duncan Sabata, Lincoln; father, Raoul Leroy Brown, Lincoln; grandparents: Steve and Jeanne Sayers, Lincoln; Steve and Connie Shaw, Lincoln; Ken and Clarice Sabata, Valparaiso; Lue Brown, Lincoln; great grandmother, Mary Halla; aunts and uncles: Kelli and Brett Vetter; Scott Sayers; Bob and Tara Sayers; Gary Shaw; Gregg Shaw; Stacey Shaw; Jesse Shaw; Rob Sabata; Barb and Bill Martens; Susie and Mike Witulski; many other special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by great grandparents, Howard & Orlend Boyd; and Bill & Evelyn Sayers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday (10/23/08) @ Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St., Lincoln, with Pastor Luke R. Schnake. officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday (10/22/08) from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., family will be present from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday @ Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to: Felicia's Children's Educational Fund (an account will be established through Pinnacle Bank). Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Felicia Sayers
Dana Trawicki
November 9, 2008
I only worked with Felcia for a little while at Milder Manor and could tell her children meant the world to her!! he had such a twinkle in her eyes when she talked about them!!! So you tell them that mommy LOVED them very much!!! I am so sorry for what you will have to go through for the rest of your lives!!! Just remember Felcia is up above smiling down on you all!!!! Please take comfort in all the memories you have of her, it will help!! Please make sure those children never forget their mommy, because she loved them with all her heart!!!!
Stephanie Flores
November 2, 2008
I only knew Felicia for a little time. We had class at Southeast together, but I knew that she was an amazing person. I am thankful fo the time that I got to know her, and for the chance to meet her. She had an amazing personality and always had a smile on her face. She loved to talk about her children, and could you tell by the glow she had, that they were the loves of her life. Felicia, you will truly missed. My heart goes out to your children and family. May God be with them, and give them the strength they need during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Felicia.
Stefanie Grimm
November 2, 2008
Shellie, I am so sorry to hear of Felicia's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Pool (Dickinson)
November 1, 2008
So sorry to hear about this. I was Felicia's 6th grade teacher and have great memories of her both as a student and as a member of our drama club. My thoughts are with you all.
Lori Bash
October 28, 2008
Shellie,
I can not really find the right words to say about how deeply sorry that you have lost your loving daughter Felicia. Felicia, Erika, Michael and Derek all had wonderful childhoods growing up on S45th St. They hung out every day during the summer and every night after school. They were all like a little team. I can say from myself and from my family that we all will have you in our thoughts and prayers now and always. I'm sure her little one's will share the beauty of their mother on and on for years to come.
In deepest sympathy,
David, Lori, Michael, Derek, Zachary and Hannah Bash, Waverly, NE
October 27, 2008
Happy Birthday Fish. You were such a bright light in all our hearts. We miss you more than words can possibly begin to express.
Jennifer Huxoll
October 27, 2008
Shellie: I cannnot even imagine how your heart must be breaking right now. I pray you can find comfort in the memories you have of Felicia. So sorry.
Kaye Knight
October 26, 2008
amber Nore's mom here.May our Heavenly Father fold you in His arms at this time.We are all remembering you each night in prayer. Kaye
Sarah Shane
October 25, 2008
Felicia was a wonderful woman, and she will be missed by so many. My prayers will be with her family.
October 24, 2008
your family and children will be in my prayers. you will be missed.
you knew Jesus, and Jesus know you.
there isn't a better place to be then in Heaven, but we will all miss you til we get to see you again.
Wayne & Judy Smith and Michelle (Smith) Bender
October 24, 2008
Shellie and family, our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Charlotte Contatore
October 24, 2008
My sincere sympathy to your family at this time. All of your friends at Lincoln Professionals send their regrets too.
Jim Holz
October 24, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. My daughter was in elementary school with Felicia and we always liked her. May she rest in peace.
Rebecca Cambron
October 23, 2008
My heart is sad and I only knew Felicia only but a few hours. I worked with her on Friday night and part of Saturday night and early sunday at milder manor. I worked as an agency cna. She had a smile that would light up the room when she talked about her kids. We laughed alot and we talked about serious things too. I am glad that I had the chance to meet her. My Heart goes out to her kids and her parents. I tried to keep her positive, I really tried! I'm sorry....
Alan & Vickie Goodman
October 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Lakeisha Campbell
October 23, 2008
Rest in peace we still love you and will alwayz be here for you Happy Birthday
Grace Booker-Tomlin
October 23, 2008
To The Family,
Turn to God he has all the answers. Stay strong and keep your faith. Felicia would want that. I remember Felicia being apart of SEH's stepchain. She will be truely missed.
Angela Fenton
October 23, 2008
To Felicia’s family,
I was a senior the year that Felicia attended NWU and got to know her through the Step Team and M.O.S.A.I.C., especially when we attended the Big XII Conference. She worked hard, yet was always ready to do something silly if we were getting frustrated. She had a wonderful smile and a big heart. I think I can speak for everyone else on Step Team and M.O.S.A.I.C. in saying that we will truly miss her and offer you our deepest condolences.
-Friend from NWU
Lea Clayton-Davis
October 22, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolenses to you and your family.
Richel Jordan
October 22, 2008
rest in peace fish. you will always be my best friend. we did everything together everyday of our lives growing up. you will be missed dearly. everyone is in my prayers. god bless.
Brenda Mizner
October 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. Sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
Nora Watford Brown
October 22, 2008
My prayers are with you, may God love and peace be with you.
Darrell VanHoosen
October 22, 2008
Ed and Shellie sorry to hear about your loss your in my thoughts every day.
Porsha Noal Holmes
October 22, 2008
Even though Felicia and I didn't get along very well freshman year of high school when she was at Southwest High. We did play basketball together. I considered her a friend on and off the courts. I will miss her fun-loving personality dearly.
Carrie Copley
October 22, 2008
Shellie, I can't find the words to let you know how deeply saddened I am for your loss. You are in my every thought and prayer.
Louise Terrell
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. As a client of Carolyn I have heard so many wonderful things about Felicia. May God Bless you.
Laura McGill
October 22, 2008
Shellie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my thoughts and prayers of peace during this time of grieving to you and your family.
Jeff/Joy Crawford
October 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family.
Brian and Tiffany Clark
October 22, 2008
Ed and Shellie,
We are very sorry for your loss. If there is ANYTHING that we can do just let us know and we will jump.
Jacinda Welsch, Torrin Anderson, Mira Welsch-Adams
October 22, 2008
Love and light...
Peace be with you and yours.
Michelle Pohlman-Bell
October 22, 2008
Dear Shellie: You and your family are in our prayers. May God give you strength in this time of sorrow and help you find peace and comfort.
Susie Robeson
October 22, 2008
Shellie, Ed, Steve & Connie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this very sad time.
(former Optimist)
Gerise Herndon
October 22, 2008
Felicia was my student two years ago at Nebraska Wesleyan. She worked so hard and was so passionate about her education, despite the extra struggles she endured because of being a mother. She was such an earnest student and so energized by the Big 12 conference. I have the fondest memories of her and was sorry she could not return to NWU. I was truly astonished to learn of her death at such a young age and am truly saddened for her family, particularly her children whom she clearly adored. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling and am sincerely sorry for your loss. Just know that she was a bright spot in an educator's day and her perseverance while in our class was an inspiration to other young mothers.
Amber Nore
October 22, 2008
We love Felicia so much. She has been a bright and sparkling support and friend for Chloe and I.
All of our memories of "Fish" are happy: her first time baby-sitting for Chloe (Chloe was cutting her first tooth and cried so hard), running through the sprinkler fountains at the zoo, trick-or-treating together, baby-sitting Chloe at Grandma Orland's, visiting her working at the candy shop, seeing her Confirmation, watching her practice step team, May basket deliveries, helping us scrap book, overseeing Chloe's 7th birthday at Valentinaland, watching her grow from a darling young "tween" into a blossoming mother. Our recent conversations have been swapping stories about our children, school, life as a young mother.
Shellie, you are one of my heroes. Your devotion as a mother is unparalleled and I want you to know how amazing that you are.
Chloe and I will always remember Felicia and I thank the Lord for the gift of her friendship.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Faith, Carter, Shellie, Ed, and Avery, everyone in Felicia's family and to all of her friends that were touched by her exuberance.
Kimberly Reynolds
October 22, 2008
To the family of Felicia,
I worked with Felicia at Milder Manor. I enjoyed working with her and helping to train her to her position. We shared many laughs and good times. She and I hit it off immediately. Though I only got the pleasure of knowing her for such a short amount of time, I truly hold a special place for her in my heart. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her witty sense of humor. She is such a special young lady. I hope she is at peace now with the angels and has found what she seeks. I will miss her. Work has not been the same without her this week. We have all shed many tears at work this week. My love goes to you all. I wish the very best for Faith and Carter as they were her pride and joy. My prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Jennifer Hageman
October 22, 2008
shellie & family
Words can not express the deep sorrow I feel for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Brittany Buskirk
October 22, 2008
Felicia was an amazing soccer player and just seeing her run after me to get the ball with that big smile she always had! I will never forget her smile and her yelling at me "Just give up and give the ball to me!" Some good times will be missed! She was an amazing mother and for anyone still a child themselves to raise not only one child but two is an amazing mother and she will always be one too! She will always be looking down at her kids watching them step by step! Felicia Your beautiful and amazing person you are will be missed dearly! God bless your family and my prayers will be out to them and your children!
God Bless Everyone!
Britt (Soccer buddy)
Praise Temple Church of the Living God
October 21, 2008
Our prayers are of Peace amoung your family.
Erica Linke
October 21, 2008
Shellie, Faith, Carter and Family,
Felicia was my best friend from the moment i was born. We played together EVERY day, morning til night, and shes definately one of the most memorable people of my childhood, and even today.
She will definately be missed.
And loved forever.
Merry Wills
October 21, 2008
Felicia's Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Felicia was a wonderful, bright and beautiful young woman. We will always hold her smile in our hearts. Tanner and Merry Wills (friends of Dallas)
Jennifer Dixon
October 21, 2008
Dear Shellie, Ed, and family
We are praying for God's comfort and peace for your soul. And we pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and carry you through this time of grief.
God bless you always, Lance, Jennifer, Jalyn and Cameron Dixon
Kathy Stootsberry
October 21, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jason Hayes
October 21, 2008
Dear Shellie and Ed, Terribly saddened to hear of your loss. My family's prayers and thoughts go out to you, and may you both find strength in this time of sorrow.
Tammy and Brittany
October 21, 2008
Shellie and family,
Brittany and I are so sorry for your loss. We can only imagine the pain you and your family are feeling. We will always remember them dancing together. It doesn't feel like that long ago but then again, it feels like forever ago. So many things change is such a short time. Whenever we saw Felicia she always had a smile on her face. We also see that smile in Faith. Shellie, you and your family will be in our prayers, hearts and thoughts. God Bless you all.
Les Franklin
October 21, 2008
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you !!
Brenda and Terry Wagner
October 21, 2008
Shellie and Ed,
Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please extend this to your mom Shellie. Thinking of you.
Dana London
October 21, 2008
Shellie:
I just learned of the passing of your daughter, Felicia, and I cannot imagine the sadness this has brought to you, your husband, and your family. I want you to know that you and your family will, on this date and in the future, be in my prayers. I wish you the best in the diffucult days ahead and I am confident your family and friends will rally behind you and provide you with the support you need. Take care.
October 21, 2008
So sorry for your loss. We extend healing thoughts and sympathy.
Jeanne Heger & Jim Richstatter (friends of Richard & Dallas Mettler--Lincoln NE)
Caitlin Conroy
October 21, 2008
Felicia was a great mother and friend to many, she will be missed dearly. Our thought and prayer's are with the family and those who are in mourn. God bless...
Shana Shook
October 21, 2008
Shellie and Family: Thinking of you and praying you will find peace and comfort from God. Ashley and I feel very blessed to have a had our paths cross again with Felicia this past summer and to have spent time with her and meet her beautiful children. I will cherish that day forever! We will truly miss Fishy! With all our love and prayers, Shana and Ashley Shook (Dormer)
Shana Baker
October 21, 2008
Our prayers are with you during this time. Missing Felicia must be overwhelming.
The Bakers
Hazell Rodriguez
October 21, 2008
Dear Shellie: you and your family are in our prayers and we are very sorry for your lost. May God give you strength in this time of sorrow.
Dorthy Johns
October 21, 2008
I am very grieved that as a family that we were not their for my niece for the saying is true you really don't know how much you care for someone until they are gone. The last time I saw Felecia was at my mothers retirement in June of 2006. I just moved back to Nebraska 2008 and I am sad that I did not take the time to see my neice. However just as I remember my sister Evelyn who is deceased with that great big smile across her face was how I saw Felicia with that great big smile across her face as I was talking to her at my moms retirement party. Mom shellie if you like to have that picture I will get that for you. We are on her grand mother side Lue brown will greatly miss her. My daughter Jeanie had just came back to Nebraska and was starting get back in touch with Felicia and remembering the times they were playing softball and she remember seeing Felecia will greatly miss her. Her cousins Brandon, Amanda, Amber,Tim, James and many more cousins and aunt Vallery, Linda,Paula, and Nora will greatly miss her. I will remember her with that great beautiful smile just as I remember my sister Evelyn. Good-bye my love and may everyone who's live you have touched remember those happy moments they had with you. Love from aunt Dorethy. I remember meeting you for the first time at wal-mart i still see your beautiful smile:)
Troy and Cathy Morton
October 21, 2008
Ed and Shellie,
We extend our sympathy to you and your families during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Brennauer/Linsey Orvis
October 21, 2008
Shellie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
I will always remember spending time with Felicia at Girl Scouts and when her and Linsey would play together. Even after we moved to Maryland Linsey and Felicia kept in contact through e-mail and "myspace".
Ellie R
October 21, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Felicia was a wonderful person and a great mother. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with your family.
Chelsea Adams (Harrison)
October 20, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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