Sara Margaret Shelly, 27, of Lititz, received the ultimate gift of eternal life on December 26, 2014.

Sara was a young woman who, without a word, spoke volumes, without touching, embraced many, and without teaching, demonstrated the true meaning of life and love.

Sara's loving family consisted of her father, Gary L. Shelly, her mother, Mary Ann (Reidenbaugh) Shelly, and her brothers Joseph A., married to Kelly Jo (Williamson), and Daniel R., married to Erin (Johnson). Sara was the proud and tender aunt to Kate, 3 yrs., Hannah, 2 yrs., Owen, 4 months, and Jordan, 2 weeks. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother, Pauline R. (Diehm), wife of the late Ammon H. Shelly, and maternal grandmother, Margaret (Grosh), wife of the late Robert R. Reidenbaugh.

Sara lived her faith through many caring acts and participated in her own card ministry. Over the years, she has lovingly sent thousands of cards of encouragement to friends and family. Her church home is Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Lititz where she was baptized and later became a member.

Sara thrived on traveling to special destinations about which she had learned. She especially enjoyed visits to NFL stadiums. Recently, she was the guest of honor for two home games of the Miami Dolphins, her favorite team.

Sara's family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM on Monday December 29th and 3-4 PM on Tuesday December 30th at Lititz Trinity E.C. Church, 44 E. Orange St., Lititz, PA. Her memorial service will take place on Tuesday at 4 pm at the church, with Pastor Nathan Fry officiating. Private interment in Penryn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice & Community Care., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or Lititz Trinity E.C. Church, P.O. Box 211, Lititz, PA 17543.