Aline Baldwin Snelson
June 20, 1921 ~ November 4, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Aline Baldwin Snelson, 87, of 2555 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at her residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Snelson was a daughter of the late Jetter and Sally Merrill Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mitchell Snelson, who died in 2002; and her two brothers and one sister, Mack, Don, and Pauline.
Mrs. Snelson was a graduate of the Biltmore School, and worked at Sears for many years. She was a member of Newfound Baptist Church, where she was also a former Sunday School teacher.
Mrs. Snelson is survived by her daughter, Ann Caudle and husband David, of Wilmington; son, David Snelson and wife Beverly, of Leicester; brother, Bob Baldwin, of Sylva; granddaughter, Sherri L. Snelson, of London, England; grandson, Michael Snelson and wife Wendae, of Leicester; and four great-grandchildren, Austin, Dakota, Haleigh, and Tapainga.
A funeral service for Mrs. Snelson will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Snelson Family Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Snelson Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Rebecca Candler, P.O. Box 998, Candler, NC 28715.
David and Ann,
I am so very sorry to read of Aline’s passing. I was very surprised and saddened. I quickly recalled the many great childhood memories I have of visiting the farm, trying to milk the cows, and eating the very best meals I have ever had. She cooked on a wood stove back then, and I was amazed, even as a kid, at the number of pies she baked and the quarts of green beans and other vegetables that she canned. And I remember Aline laughing a lot! My mother and she would tease each other and talk and talk about everything, especially us kids. We would picnic at Gay’s lake, shoot snakes and pick blackberries, and she was always on top of things. And regardless of how much work needed to be done, she always approached it with humor and good will. Although Mother can no longer remember most of her past, I will remind her of Aline and our stories. And I pray your grief will be tempered by good memories of your mother’s well lived life. And I pray, too, that God will bless you, your families, and give us all a stronger hope for the future.
Gene
David and Ann
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. We have a lot of good memories at the home growing up. Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.
The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Anita King
Peggy Guterwill
Dearest Michael, It is very hard to give up a Grandmother, but rest in faith that she is happier than ever before and in a place of no sickness or pain. We are sure she was proud of you and your faithfullness to your friends and family. We love you. Rick and Alice
she was a good lady and was so kind i will miss her we love her very much
My thoughts and prayers are with the Snelson family. I know this is a difficult time and I pray for peace for each of you. I will truly miss Mrs Snelson…she was my ‘Wonder Woman’! Thank you all for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of her care.
My love and prayers go out to all of Aunt Aline family.
Our Condolences for Aline’s family, it’s always hard losing a loved one.
Roy, Kelle, Mary, Ryan, and Stephanie
Our condolences to the family. When a loved one goes Home, sometimes you’re not sure what to say to God. You don’t need to say anything. He knows. Praying for your strength.
michael,wendae&Snelson family,
so sorry for your loss.it is sad to lose a matriarch as we learn so much about lifes true values from them .Iam sure she will be missed.
Tawnia Burrell
Joyce WHITE
Raynia
she was a great aunt we loved her somuch she going to be missed by all we love her with all our heart bobby and jeter baldwin