of Jonesboro, AR
July 23, 1943 - May 24, 2023
Viola Elizabeth Snow, ''Miss Snow'', 79, of Jonesboro, passed away, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1943, to Raymond Edward and Bernice Elizabeth Snow. Viola had a Masters Degree in Teaching and taught 44 years in the Nettleton School District. She was a member of Lake City Methodist Church.
Miss Snow was president of Black Oak and Lake City Extension Homemaker Clubs; she was in DAR and retired Teachers clubs; and researched genealogy.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors include brother, James Edward (Lavada) Snow; nieces, Cathy (David) Goodenough, Karen (Larry Timmons) Baham and Lisa (Robb) Robinson; several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Monday, June 5, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, at 2:00pm with Jerry Reed officiating. Burial will be private. Pallbearers will be Paul Gibson, Phil Snow, Kevin Robinson, Brian Robinson, Drew Grau, and Collin Aldred.
Visitation precedes the service at noon, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Arkansas Childrens or St Jude Hospital.
God bless Viola Snow
I was acquainted with Viola as a fellow school librarian and saw her at workshops and meetings. I got to know her better in the past year after she be-friended my mother who moved into the Villa last August. She was such a valuable help to my 97 year-old mother -- walking with her to the dining hall, sitting with her after she had a tooth extraction, and assisting her in so many ways with adjusting to living in a new place. Viola was an angel to my mother, and my sister and I appreciated her and was so grateful for her. I was very sad to learn of her passing.
After moving to Jonesboro from Michigan Ms. Snow was my 2nd grade teacher for the 2ed semester. I remember her to be a wonderful teacher. R.I.P. MS. SNOW.
Miss Snow was my 3rd grade teach and was such a favorite of mine. I have such wonderful memories of her. She had so much energy and made learning truly fun. I will never forget her. I specifically remember a book she let us read about a family that traveled one summer on vacation with their silver travel trailer. I loved that story. What an adventure! Miss Snow was a treasure to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Love, Denise Smith Buercklin (NHS Class of 1978)
Viola was an active and dedicated member of the Craighead County Retired Teachers Association. She served as our secretary for a number of years and did a wonderful job. Viola continued to attend through our last meeting this spring. She will be greatly missed.
I worked with Ms. Snow for years. The Nettleton School District and all of its students, staff, and families were certainly blessed by her dedication to her job and to them. Her first goal was always providing what was best for ‘her children’. Anyone who really knew her would definitely say, “RIP, Ms. Snow, job well doneâ€!
I loved Miss Snow. Loved how she cared about her library and her students! I know she is going to be missed by many!
I was very blessed to have Viola in my life for many years. We were fellow librarians in public education and traveled together often to conferences. We were also sisters in Alpha Delta Kappa. Most of all, she was a friend. She had genuine love and concern for everyone in her life. Her students never forgot her, nor did she forget them. They are her legacy, as are many, many friends and acquaintances.
I was acquainted with Viola because my grandparents, Curtis and Syble Haag (and other family members) attended church with her for many years at the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. When I would visit church there with my grandparents, she always made a point to speak with me and treated me with kindness. My family always attended the annual Christmas program on Christmas Eve that Viola planned and she always invited me and my brother to participate, even thought we didn't attend church there. She was a dedicated Christian who made a difference in the lives of those around her.
I grew up with Viola in the little country Pleasant Valley Methodist church until moving away to start teaching. We returned every year for the Christmas Program that Viola so expertly planned every year. I will always appreciate Viola for her kindness, friendship and dedication to her church, school and community. Jerry V.
Mrs. Snow was librarian at Fox Meadow when both my girls were there! She was always friendly and very nice! I know she had an impact on so many! She will be missed and always remembered!!
Viola was a special lady. She impacted many adult and children’s lives.
Vi was a wonderful, strong woman— loved seeing her when I visited FUMC in Lake City. God Blessâ¤ï¸
Viola will be missed. She has always been such a sweet lady. I truly enjoyed talking with Viola.
I’ve enjoyed visiting with Viola at several family events and reunions. She and our mother Theda Snow Massey corresponded often. I’ll truly miss seeing her at the next Snow family reunion.
Miss Snow was a good lady. I knew her as the Nettleton librarian.
Miss Snow was my ADK sister. She was always active in the educators society. She was a sweet lady and she was a good example for others to follow. Miss Snow impacted a lot of lives in a positive way. She will be missed. The world is a better place because Miss Snow was a contributor. Prayers for her family. 💖
I had the privilege of having Miss Snow as my librarian when I attended Fox Meadow Elementary School for Kindergarten through the fourth grade. While in elementary school, I learned a great deal from her – how to find good books using the card catalog, how to prepare bibliographies, and even geography concepts such as latitude and longitude. Even after I finished my elementary education, I always enjoyed any opportunity that I had to visit with her. I extend my sincerest condolences to the family during this difficult time. She was one of a kind, and she will be missed.
Miss Snow was a very special lady.She was my son's librarian when he was very young.She never forgot a student. She will always be remembered as a caring,kind lady.She will be missed.
Mrs. Snow was such an amazing teacher at NHS. I had her in the 3rd grade and always loved her. Last time I seen her was at another students visitation. So very sorry to hear this and prayers for her family and friends 🙠💔ðŸ™
My heart is broken. Mrs Snow was an Amazing lady. Many times we have had heart to heart talks. She will always be remembered and never forgotten.
I had Mrs snow when I was in 3rd grade. I loved her so much and she will be missed. Rip Mrs snow
I worked with Viola for years and years. She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave. She could remember every person and who they were related to better than anyone else—including my own family! Her passion for education was evident. She will be missed.
She was my rock in 3rd grade she taught me phonics and it was a game changer. She will be greatly missed 💕
Ms Snow was my sons teacher and never failed over the years to ask about him every time she saw me. She came into the post office at Nettleton for years and was a sweet and nice lady.
This was such a sweet lady she was my elementary teacher and after I moved to lake city I saw her all the time and we shared lots of fun memories, she will be missed.
Special lady and friend throughout the “elementary†part of my teaching years…No one loved and cared for her students’s more…RIP my dear friend….💕ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ’•
The Williams Boys will miss their “Miss Snow Whiteâ€!
I taught with Viola for several years. My daughter was fortunate to be in Viola's class in third grade. She was an outstanding educator and person. She influenced many, many young students to be their best selves. Her impact will live on through the students.
Viola was such an asset to Alpha Delta Kappa, and most recently, Nu Chapter. We will miss her sweet, sweet smile and willingness to always be of help in some way.
My heart was heavy after hearing about Viola s death. She was a very dedicated lady to her teaching and loved children. She was such an inspiration in my life. A faithful member of Alpha Delta Kappa always wanting to make us all feel welcomed and always caring about all of us. She will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Viola's pa.ssing. I knew her thru Extension Himemakers. She was a lovely lady and we will miss her..
Lovely lady that sure will be missed!
Miss Snow was my 3rd grade math teacher and my children’s librarian. She was so sweet and loving, always had a smile and a hug for us whenever we would see her. I’m so sorry for the loss of this precious woman.
I got to know Viola through our membership in the Genealogy Society of Craighead County AR. Very sorry for her death, but she did live a full life and she made a big difference to many people.
Viola was such a sweet person I knew her all my life. We went to school together at Lake City. Then later on in life my grandchildren went to school where she was their librarian. She was a special lady.
Viola and my wife, Linda Smith, were ADK buddies for many years. We had good times traveling to many meetings. She will be missed.
Viola was a faithful member of Jonesboro Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
She came to meeting early and helped set up chairs at the Jonesboro-Craighead County Library Round Room and after the meeting she helped put them up.
She was always looking out for someone to give a Community Service Award to.
She will be missed.