DORNSIFE • Nelma Sarah Smeltz Walborn 101, of Dornsife, left her earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Heavenly Father March 3, 2020. She passed at her home with family by her side. She was born May 16, 1918, in Rebuck, Pa., a daughter of the late Sylvester and Adda Snyder. She also was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Smeltz and Ray Walborn, as well as a stepson Ray Walborn; one sister; five brothers; numerous nephews and many friends. Nelma is survived by two children, Wilbert Smeltz and wife Marlene of Dornsife and Connie Lou Phillips and husband Randy of Dalmatia. She was blessed with five grandchildren: Kent Smeltz and wife Pam, Kane Smeltz and wife Ellie, Kris Smeltz and wife Chelesa, Anthony Phillips and wife Erin and Angela Shingara and husband Michael. She also is survived by nine beautiful great-grandchildren whom she adored: Julia and Erik Smeltz, Lydia and Amelia Smeltz, Griffin and Olivia Smeltz, Emily Phillips and Addalyn, Kohen and Delaney Shingara. She also is survived by a stepdaughter-in-law, Sue Walborn along with her two children Michelle Jones and husband Kirk and Andrea Haynie and husband Jim along with their children Leah, Kevin and Sarah. She was a lifetime member of Himmel’s Church. She was a mom, memmy and aunt Nelma, she was loved dearly and returned that love many times over. Earthly possessions meant little to her. She found her joy and happiness in the family that God gave her. Every visit from her family and friends was a blessing. A private graveside service was held March 8, 2020, at Himmel’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Hospice, Homeland at Home, Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Himmel’s Church, 107 Covered Bridge Rd., Dornsife, PA 17823. The family would like to give a special thanks to Homeland Hospice, all of her caregivers, prayer and care women from Himmel’s Church and also Pastor Jane for all her visits. To sign the online guest book, visit srrh.com
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