Faye J. Snider

Energy-Faye Juanita Snider, 92, of Energy went to be with the Lord she loved and feared at, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Faye was born November 11, 1910 in Energy to Floyd & Minnie (Dunihoo) Walker of Fordville. She was united in marriage to Paul Snider who preceded her in death. She is remembered by all who knew and loved her for her sweet disposition and her kind and loving ways, always ready to help and give of herself. She gave up many personal things in life to help her family and her church. Her devotion to God, church, and friends was most important to her. Faye was a talented musician, playing the piano for a gospel quartet for many years. She also played the accordion and the organ for the church when she was needed. She loved entertaining the residents of the nursing home. She was an avid organic gardener, making compost each year for her garden. She gathered mulch with her daughter in law who helped her garden for 42 years. She was retired from Norge Industries after working 31 years. She last worked as a machine shop operator and for a short time as secretary. She was a member of West Monroe Street Apostolic Church in Herrin. She was a member of the Hurricane Cemetery Association. She was also a member of the Herrin Senior Citizens. Survivors Include: Two Sons & Daughter In Laws: Jack & Karen Snyder of Herrin Frank & Mary Frances Snider of Energy Three Grandchildren: Deborah Bouse and husband Jim of Marion Roger Snyder of Herrin Susan Kay Parks and husband Bill of Henderson, NV. Five Great Grandchildren Four Great Grandchildren Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Michael Snyder, brother, Ferrell Walker and three sisters, Aliened Smith, Bessie Maguth and Maxine Broyles Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at Hurricane Cemetery where Faye helped yearly with fundraisers for upkeep of the cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2003 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com. She will be dearly missed by her neighbors and friends.