Sara Marion Graybill Herr, 100, a resident at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, died Friday, July 18, 2008.

Mrs. Herr was born April 13, 1908, in Scottdale, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Rev. Clayton A. and Bertha Shelley Graybill.

She attended Martinsburg, Pa. High School and graduated from Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg in 1926. She was a homemaker and was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, where she was active in women's organizations. From 1950-1963, Mrs. Herr was active in the Business and Professional Women's Club of Spring Grove, Pa. and the Christian Women's Organization of York, Pa. She was a member of the Gideons International where she held state office.

In 1927, she married E. Grant Herr, a marriage that would last 77 years. He preceded her in death in 2004.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth D. Herr of Westlake Village, Calif. and Lowell G. Herr of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Miriam Shaffer and Dorothy Gwin of Martinsburg, Pa.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Park View Mennonite Church with the Revs. Phil Kniss and Barbara Moyer-Lehmen officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 734, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Arrangements are by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 29-07-2008 10:46
	Dear Lowell:    My sincerest sympathies to you, your family and your brother in the passing of your mother.     It is such a long time ago, about 55 years or so, since we were in school and lived on Hoke Street together, but I still remember the Herr family in the \"big\" house across the street.    God\'s comfort to you and yours as you grief your loss.    Sincerely,     Joyce Hancock Murphy

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	2. 29-07-2008 11:11
	To Kenneth and Lowell, especially, and all the rest of the family:  Recently I read that, "...when you love someone, words are not enough." That is so true about Aunt Sara. I think of her constantly. I know you feel her death even more. Her passage from time to eternity does not erase fond memories of her grace, dignity, beauty, faith, compassion, talent, and bravery--for all who loved her. Now she belongs to the ages, and I will miss her very much. It was my great privilege to become close to her these last years.

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	3. 30-07-2008 12:07
	OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS. YOUR MOTHER IS AT PEACE, AND WE WISH THE SAME PEACE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.    YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.     CHARLIE

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	4. 30-07-2008 21:35
	Dear Lowell  I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family on the recent loss of your Mother. I once read that the true measure of someone was seen in the hearts of the ones left behind. She must have been a truely wonderful person.

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	5. 01-08-2008 08:24
	I would like to express my condolence to you at the loss of your Mother. It was   heartening to know that she was belssed with such longevity. May you find   strenght in her memory.      Victor Busch

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