Mary Edwards Snyder
November 8, 1928 ~ October 25, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Mary Ruth Edwards Snyder (Tootsie) went to be with her beloved Lord Jesus Christ on October 25, 2017.
Born November 8, 1928, Tootsie enjoyed a long fruitful life that benefited many people in her career of nursing and multiple volunteer ministries. Among her many accomplishments, she was instrumental in the development and growth of the Wake County Home Health Program.
Tootsie leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Grady King Snyder and her children Kin Snyder (Frances Crouch), Tim (Becky) Snyder and Regina (Steve) Pearson. She blessed the lives of her grandchildren Lizzi Snyder, Logan Snyder, Timothy (Ariel) Snyder, Suzanne Snyder, Melina Pearson, Sophia Pearson and Sasha Pearson. Her loving presence will be missed by her brother Thurman Edwards and her sister Nancy Jordan along with the multitude of nieces, nephews, friends, and others fortunate to have shared in her life.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 28 at Lafayette Cemetery on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, NC and a Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 30 in the Norma F. Pulliam Chapel at Givens Estates.
In lieu of flowers, Tootsie’s family requests that memorial donations be made to SpokenWordMinistries.org.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a thoughtful, kind, and extremely knowledgeable person / nurse who I remeber warmly in her role as Head of Wake County Home Health Department.
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She loved the Lord, her Church, family and the nurses and patients they cared for. Thinking of you all. Sherry Thomas
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mary as a kind dear lady and outstanding
Nurse. She brought many gifts to the lives of people who were blessed to know her. Peace and prayers. Pat Hudson
Grady and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss of such a gracious lady-a loving wife and mother.
It is with sadness to learn of ‘Tootsie’s’ death but know that with the wonderful & full life that she & Grady lived she is in God’s heavenly presence. She was a most outstanding nurse as well as a humanitarian & served most outstandingly.
Our sincere & heartfelt condolences to Grady, Kin, Tim & Regina. You were all a part of our lives for so many wonderful & sweet years that we still cherish. God speed in your future & with your memories.
Most sincerely,
Clara & Russ Frazier
Louisburg College Memories Forever
Grady & Family,
I was sad to learn that Tootsie has gone to her eternal home. She was such a fine Christian lady. I have fond memories of her as our nurse at Louisburg College 1958-60. Velma Ferrell Brown and I visited you two at Givens Estates about 5 years ago, had dinner, attended a concert at the Billy Graham Center and stayed overnight with you and Tootsie. What a wonderful experience for me-we also visited the chapel where you and Tootsie volunteered.
With Christian Love, Peace, Hope and Joy for the productive life of Tootsie,
Peggy Lee Wilder
5356 NC Hwy. 231, Zebulon, NC 27597
Grady and family,
We are so sorry to hear of ‘Tootsie’s’ passing. We are certain she will be missed by all her family and friends. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, as we realize how difficult it is missing the matriarch of a family. It is certain each of you have cherished memories to share with one another that will continue to allow Tootsie to be honored throughout your lives. We remember Tootsie with much fondness and love. We are sorry we are unable to attend a service as we have just found out about her passing.
Love to you all,
Warren Strowd (Mary Grace’s husband) and family
Sherry Andrews
Bob Strowd
Mary Lisabeth Rich