Obituary for Sarah Jane Gill
Sarah (Bertsch) Gill November 1, 1946 - December 10, 2022
She Dwelt among the Untrodden ways
… A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye?
– Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
by William Wordsworth
Sarah (Bertsch) Gill, 76, of Kilmarnock, Virginia, passed from this earthly life on December 10, 2022.
Sarah was the daughter of Effie and Herman Bertsch of Bluffton, Indiana. She has four brothers, Sam, Herman, Homer and Roger and is survived by Sam and Homer. She graduated from Lancaster High School in Bluffton, Indiana.
Her husband, Randy Gill, is living in their home in Kilmarnock that they both referred to as God’s Triangle because there are three roads that all converge to create a triangle around the property.
Sarah loved nature and spending time outdoors. She grew lilies and roses and spent a lot of her time in later years mowing her lawn. Sarah also loved music and would spend time singing to the oldies with her daughters, Tonia Pankop, Tisha Pankop, and April McAtee along with her step-son Shane Otis and his sister Heather Rau when they were kids. Sarah has five grandchildren: Patrick and Alex (sons of Shane Otis) and Sebastian, Deacon and Ariden (sons of April McAtee). She also has a great grandson, Desmond (son of Deacon).
Sarah enjoyed reading bible scripture at home and would volunteer to share this gift at church. She loved to praise God and look for joy in the small things in life. She was loved by her family and a small circle of friends in both Indiana and Virginia.
There is no expectation for flowers or donations, but if you feel inclined to give in her name, please send contributions to Historic White Marsh Church, 11040 Mary Ball Rd. P.O. Box 24, Lancaster, Virginia 22503. This congregation was very special to Sarah during her difficulties over the past few months.
There will be a celebration of life in Bluffton, Indiana on June 17, 2023. Please email Sarah’s daughter, Tisha Pankop, for more information at tpankop@gmail.com.
She Dwelt among the Untrodden ways
… A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye?
– Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
by William Wordsworth
Sarah (Bertsch) Gill, 76, of Kilmarnock, Virginia, passed from this earthly life on December 10, 2022.
Sarah was the daughter of Effie and Herman Bertsch of Bluffton, Indiana. She has four brothers, Sam, Herman, Homer and Roger and is survived by Sam and Homer. She graduated from Lancaster High School in Bluffton, Indiana.
Her husband, Randy Gill, is living in their home in Kilmarnock that they both referred to as God’s Triangle because there are three roads that all converge to create a triangle around the property.
Sarah loved nature and spending time outdoors. She grew lilies and roses and spent a lot of her time in later years mowing her lawn. Sarah also loved music and would spend time singing to the oldies with her daughters, Tonia Pankop, Tisha Pankop, and April McAtee along with her step-son Shane Otis and his sister Heather Rau when they were kids. Sarah has five grandchildren: Patrick and Alex (sons of Shane Otis) and Sebastian, Deacon and Ariden (sons of April McAtee). She also has a great grandson, Desmond (son of Deacon).
Sarah enjoyed reading bible scripture at home and would volunteer to share this gift at church. She loved to praise God and look for joy in the small things in life. She was loved by her family and a small circle of friends in both Indiana and Virginia.
There is no expectation for flowers or donations, but if you feel inclined to give in her name, please send contributions to Historic White Marsh Church, 11040 Mary Ball Rd. P.O. Box 24, Lancaster, Virginia 22503. This congregation was very special to Sarah during her difficulties over the past few months.
There will be a celebration of life in Bluffton, Indiana on June 17, 2023. Please email Sarah’s daughter, Tisha Pankop, for more information at tpankop@gmail.com.