Johanna Nissley

By Tracy Bell

Published: June 20, 2008

Johanna Nissley, 82, died June 12, 2008 at Wilburn Gardens in Fredericksburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Nissley; and a son, Kevin Nissley.

Survivors include her two sons, Steve Nissley of Springfield, Jerry Nissley of Alexandria; a daughter, Shelley Reilly of Stafford; a sister, Alice Weaver of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; and seven sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews who live in Switzerland.

A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, 1310 Courthouse Road in Stafford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 2217 Princess Anne St., Ste. 106-1F, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 or to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407.