of Helena, AR
July 11, 1939 - July 4, 2022
Patsy James Snyder, age 82, of Helena, Arkansas was born on July 11, 1939 and went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2022. Patsy loved to travel and was an avid bowler her whole life. She enjoyed spending time with her children. She worked with her husband for over 50 years in their business.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ovie Melvin Snyder; son, Michael Richard Snyder Sr. and his wife, Sandra Kaye Freeman Snyder; parents, Charles M. James and Inez Howard James and sister, Wanda Dunavan.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Snyder and his wife, Leslie Elliot Snyder of Lexa, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Michael Snyder, Jr. (Lorry) of Round Rock, Texas, Krystal Nelson of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Matthew Snyder (Alydia) of Jackson, Tennessee, Ashley Campbell (Derek) of Jackson, Tennessee, Betsy Snyder (Paul Dilks) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Christian Snyder (Kera) of Banister, Michigan; sister, Imogene Lynn of West Helena, Arkansas; nine great-grandchildren, Zach and Aiden Snyder, Carter Goss, Ava, Lynley and Hudson Snyder, Sadie Campbell, Delilah Dilks, Astrid Snyder and two more, Loretta Dilks and Riverlyn Snyder yet to make an appearance.
A funeral service will be held for Patsy James Snyder at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022 prior to the service at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Collins will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Michael Snyder, Matthew Snyder, Christian Snyder, Zach Snyder, Aiden Snyder and Carter Goss.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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28 Condolence(s)
Tony Naile
Monday, July 11, 2022
Patsy was a good friend of my momma, she bowled with her for many years. She surely will be missed, the Naile family.
Patti Hale Medlin
Sunday, July 10, 2022
So sorry to learn of the death of Patsy. I remember her from Woodruff and Central High School although she was a year ahead of me in school. I would see her occasionally when I was back in town. She was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Frank Collims
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Patsy was the “glue†that held our 1957 graduation class together. We had many “meet and greet†cookouts hosted by Melvin, Patsy and their family prior to the
reunion. She always kept our classmates informed about happenings in Helena- West Helena. We lived a few blocks from each other and often played hoops. She was a really good high school basketball player. We sat together and shared post
game stories on the basketball team bus for away games. We never dated. I guess she was too much like a big sister. Patsy will always be remembered for her faith and love for her family. I feel truly blessed to call Patsy James Snyder my friend.
Jimmie Kaye Kuhre
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Tim, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I pray God gives your comfort and peace during this hard time.
Barbara Rodgers
Friday, July 8, 2022
I will miss you, Patsy. My condolences to the family. I am Patsy's first cousin. My mother was Gladys James Taylor. Martin James was my mother's brother. Larry Don Stephens is my youngest brother.
Charlie Gervasini
Friday, July 8, 2022
Tim,
So very sorry for the loss of your mom. I pray for God's peace for you and your family.
Thomas Bland
Friday, July 8, 2022
Prayers for the family.
Kenneth Yancey
Friday, July 8, 2022
The world has lost a very sweet lady. I have known Patsy for all most all of my 81 years. We both live across the street from each other on south 6th street. Then she moved. Patsy was a Christian mother, grandmother, great grandmother wife and friend.
Carol Ragsdale
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Patsy was a precious person. I knew her most of my life. Melvin and Patsy spent their lives treating others as Christ commanded. They loved their family and friends with the deepest Godliness I have known.
Marie Cross Jones
Thursday, July 7, 2022
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Patsy.
She & I grew up in this little town.
We enjoyed visiting with each other from time to time.
I know she will be missed.
My thoughts & prayers are with Patsy’s entire family during this difficult time.
Cindy Taylor
Thursday, July 7, 2022
My prayers are with you for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed.
William & Lexie Hires
Thursday, July 7, 2022
So sorry for you’re loss ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™.
Missy Ishmael
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tim, Leslie and family,
I can’t remember a time I did not know your Mom. I always thought so much of Miss Patsy. My prayers are with you all.
Jim mayer
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Patsy was a wonderful lady friend to all who knew her you are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill Haynie
Thursday, July 7, 2022
R.I.P. Mom. You will be missed by many and I want to thank you for being a big part of my life. I will see you again.
Stephanie Maxwell-Sandifer
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tim, Leslie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Patsy passing, she was a very special person (wonderful lady). she will be greatly missed by all. PT House Thursday lunch will not be the same without her. She is with the love of her life Mr. Melvin, both missed very much. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie
Lynette (Burt) Murphy
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tim and family,
I am so sorry to see the loss of Patsy. What a dear and fun lady. My thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you.
Kay Clark Calderone
Thursday, July 7, 2022
I’m so glad I got to know Patsy when I lived in Helena. She kept us all in line during our bowling trips! Great memories!
Lifting you all up in my prayers.
R.I.P. Patsy!!
Kay Clark Calderone
PHILLIP BROCATO
Thursday, July 7, 2022
MRS. PATSY WAS THE BEST. I LOVED TO COME BACK IN TOWN AND VISIT WITH HER AND MELVIN. ALSO ALL OF THE FISH FRYS WE DID. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
PHIL BROCATO
Mark and Georgia Lynn
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Aunt Patsy left a gaping hole in the family that will never be replaced. However, you're now in Heaven, a place of great joy! No pain, no sorrow. What a privilege!
Mike Rosd
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tim so sorry to hear of your loss. Over many years always enjoyed visiting with your mom and dad. She was very much a Lady. I will say a prayer for her.
Cindy Taylor
Thursday, July 7, 2022
My prayers are with you for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed.
Barbara S Stambaugh
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Dearest Tim and Leslie, Matt and Ashley, and Imogene....I was so saddened to hear of Patsy gaining her wings. Patsy has been a Dear Friend of mine for 64 years. She taught me several things about bowling. She was one of the most dedicated ladies of Bowling in Phillips County. I know how much she loved her family and especially those precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to go visit them. She was a lady through and through. I love you Friend and will miss you greatly but I know you are in a better place and reunited with the Love of your life Mr. Melvin, Mike, Sandy and Wanda and all your loved ones who have gone on before. Rest in Peace. Love Barbara
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Tim & Leslie, I am so sorry about your Mother! She was a sweet lady, and I know she will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. My prayers will be with you and family. Love, Henry and Billie Sue
Bubba & Betty Laxson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with Your Family ðŸ™ðŸ’ž May Gid grant them strength and peace. You will be greatly missed:
Jackie Sanders
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Sorry to hear of Patsy’s passing. I pray for your memories give you comfort at this time and in the future.
Margaret Kirk
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Condolences to the family and friends of Patsy. She was always so friendly and nice to everyone.
Rest in peace
Nancy Glidewell
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
I am saddened to hear of your loss...
Praying for all of you...