Obituary of Sarah Grace Wells

Sarah Grace Wells, age 100, a resident of the Rydal Park Retirement Community, for the past 24 years, died on February 28, 2020. Her beloved husband of 39 years, Percy A. Wells, died in 2003. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. McElwee and the late Sarah Knight McElwee. After graduating from Girls High School, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Ursinus College. Her career as an Administrative Assistant was with the Department of Agriculture Eastern Regional Division in Wyndmoor, PA. She was a member of Abington Presbterian Church, where she was active for many years. She volunteered with Aid for friends and with the Abington Free Library. She is survived by her loving nieces and their spouses; Helen and Robert Turnbull and Betsy and Charles Miller, by three great-nieces and a great-nephew and their families. She was preceded in death by her step-daughters, Patricia Lunneborg and Roberta Ryan. Memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Sat. March 7, 2020 in the Chapel of Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Rydal, PA 19046. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 or the Friendship Fund of Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Rydal, PA 19046.