Grace M. Light Sholly, 96, of Ebenezer, PA, passed away on Oct. 16, 2024, at SpangCrest.
Grace was born in Lebanon, PA, to Martin Good Light and Sallie Rebecca Zellers Light on Nov. 25, 1927.
She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1946. Grace worked as an inspector at Sterling Drug in Myerstown, where she retired in 1988 after more than 40 years. She was a lifetime member of the Lebanon Chapter No. 115 Order of the Eastern Star and the Order of the Amaranth. Grace was a longtime, active member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Grace is survived by her nieces, Barbara Weyand, of Lebanon, PA, Bonita Szewczak (Rob), of Cocoa, FL, Dolores Peterson, of Hummelstown, PA, and Helen Powell, of Fort Myers, FL; and her nephews, Bruce Light (Sue), of Lebanon, PA, and Brian Light (Valery), of Palmyra, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Warren Sholly; and brothers, Ray Z. Light (Arlene), and Warren “Barney” Fortna (Elizabeth “Betz”).
Grace’s good nature, sense of humor, and infectious laugh will be missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1776 Highway 72 N., Lebanon, PA, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Order of the Eastern Star services will begin at 10:50 a.m. Pastors Bruny Martinez and Brian Albert officiating. Burial will follow at Covenant Greenwood Ebenezer Cemetery with Christman’s Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067, or to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
For more information or to offer online condolences or order flowers, please go to www.christmansfuneralhome.com.
