01/15/2026
๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๏ธ
Lutheran Braille Evangelism mourns the passing of our dear friend and longtime board member, ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฌ, who entered her eternal rest on January 21, 2025.
January is especially meaningful to our ministry. It includes World Braille Day (January 4)โa time when we celebrate the life-changing impact of braille and reaffirm our commitment to making Godโs Word accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired. It is fitting that we remember Marlys during this month, as her life and service reflected the very purpose of this day.
Marlys began serving on the LBEA Board of Directors in December 2001 and remained a faithful, dedicated leader for more than two decades. At the time of her passing, she was actively serving on the board. Her commitment to this ministry never wavered.
After losing her sight suddenly in 1963 during her senior year at Mankato State, Marlys faced life with remarkable courage and determination. Over the years, she partnered with seven seeing eye dogs, overcame countless challenges, and became a fierce advocate for people who are blind.
Marlys was also a God-gifted communicator and โmarketerโ for the LBEA mission, sharing our work with passion, clarity, and joy. She believed deeply in the power of Godโs Word made accessible through braille and audio formats.
In keeping with that faith and vision, Marlys arranged for a gift from her estate to support Lutheran Braille Evangelismโher final testimony of love for this ministry and for the people we serve.
We are profoundly grateful for Marlysโ service, friendship, and enduring legacy. Though she leaves a significant void, her impact will continue to be felt through lives touched by Godโs Word.
๐ โ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐, ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ.โ โ Matthew 25:23
Please join us in thanking God for Marlysโ life and praying for her family and all who loved her.
