Wilma Lucille Woodhouse Snyder

Mrs. Wilma Snyder, 99, a lifelong resident of Blytheville, passed from this life Monday, June 9, 2014, at Monette Manor in Monette. She was born to Lester and Alma Baines Woodhouse Oct. 1, 1914, and would have been 100 Oct. 1. She was of the Baptist faith.

Wilma was an excellent seamstress, making many items of home decor. such as draperies, curtains, tablecloths, placemats, etc. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours caring for her yard, flowers and shrubs, doing most of the work herself.

Christmas was her favorite time of year. She always decorated a large Christmas tree and her dining table was prepared with lovely linens and dishes for the season.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse R. Snyder; two sisters, Maude Cassidy and Jewel Snyder; four brothers, Weldon, Aubrey Lee, William (Bud) and Paul Woodhouse.

She is survived by her son, Ralph (and Roberta) Snyder of Blytheville;

One grandson, Jeffrey Snyder of Hernando, Miss.;

Her only surviving sibling, Ruby Frances Shrable of Flint, Mich.; and

Two dear friends, Bette Ledbetter and Joyce Cozart, both of Blytheville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Carney Funeral Home with Dr. Tommy Carney officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Condolences can be offered at http://www.carneyfuneralhome.com