Joan C. A. Snell, 85, of Manheim, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
She was married 63 years to Fenton L. Snell, Sr. Born in Long Island, NY she was the daughter of the late William A. and Marcha Hoymeyer Meier.
Joan was a homemaker and a member of Faith Bible Fellowship in Lancaster. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds, sewing and knitting. She was known for the many Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls she had made over the years.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Fenton L., Jr. husband of Kathi Snell of Brick, NJ, and Nathan J. husband of Crystal Snell of Columbia; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Bible Fellowship, 151 Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Brittany’s Hope, Dow Family Fund, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Jennifer L Marcus
September 27, 2016 at 4:52 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss. I appreciated meeting your mother when she visited LBC – Keith and Jennifer Marcus (“leetle seester”)
Lisa Bulger (Kasperski)
September 28, 2016 at 9:37 amI remember her as a little girl at Community Bible Fellowhip Church in NJ. Hearing her name always brought a warmth to my heart as she was always so kind & sweet! Your family is in my prayers! <3
Jeanette Moyer
September 28, 2016 at 11:02 amMrs. Snell was a wonderful role model of love. Her gentle, humble manner exhibited her sincere care for those around her. I am grateful to her for the way she influenced my parents, particularly, my mother.
Her handwriting was extraordinarily beautiful. She was genuine in her care for friends by taking good the time to send encouraging words.
Thank you, Mrs Snell for leaving good footprints.
Ed, Kathy, Nate and family…..praying for you all. It is hard to say goodbye to our loved ones, but knowing that a heavenly reunion awaits provides some comfort. With Love….Jeanette Moyer…..aka Jeannie Markuson
Roberta Njoroge
September 28, 2016 at 3:45 pmMay the Lord comfort your family. I appreciated Joan’s teaching of the ladies’ Sunday school class and her kindness to our family at Lancaster Grace while you attended there.
Marilyn Chagrin
October 12, 2016 at 9:08 pmTo Scott ,Nate, Crystal, Eb, Kathi and family: Your wife and mother has been an ever present dear friend to me all through the years since Howell BFC. when I met her, and she is still “ever present”. I feel so near to her. I don’t feel the separation so much, but it still is very hard to know I will not see her smiling face until we meet again in Heaven It was always a special day when I saw her special handwriting on an envelope in the mail. I will be comforted with the Afghan she sent me this winter. You are all dear to me as she was. Please keep in touch. peacheymom@windstream,net/154 Wylan Terrace, Summerville, Ga. 30747/ 706-859-2143. A thought came to me sometime around the 24th or before (not sure which) that I wanted to tell her “if she “went HOME before me to please save a seat for me beside her in the Garden”. I feel sure she is doing that and it makes me smile (Is that a “coincidence?) I Love you all I send many Blessings your way Think HEAVEN when we’ll all be together again. Till then. I send all my love. Marilyn Chagrin
Marilyn Chagrin
October 12, 2016 at 9:10 pmYou may publish my Email, etc. which is IN the condolence.
Harrison & Barbara Brown
October 13, 2016 at 10:53 pmScott and boys, We are so sorry to hear the passing of Joan. We were so shocked when we received the news and sadly to say, it was way after the fact. Our deepest sympathies and we pray for peace and comfort for all of the family. She was a great lady and I know she will be greatly missed.