of West Helena, AR
March 16, 1942 - March 23, 2025
Janice Marlyn Snyder, 83, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born in Helena, Arkansas on Monday, March 16, 1942, to the late Elmer and Mattie Pearl Hicks. She was a member of the Cypert Church of Christ in Marvell, Arkansas; enjoyed bowling and gardening, but her favorite hobby was singing.
Janice is survived by her beloved daughter, Karen Elmore (Gary) of West Helena, Arkansas; two grandsons, Shane Michael May of Jonesboro and Bryan Elmore of Southaven, Mississippi; two great-grandchildren, Liam Grayson May and Jordan Taylor May.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-five years, Odis Byron Snyder; parents, Elmer and Mattie Hicks; two brothers, Harvy Hicks and D.J. Hicks and sister, Nedra Ramey.
Serving as pallbearers are Gary Elmore, Bryan Elmore, Jackson Vessells and Jarron Vessells.
A funeral service honoring the life of Janice Snyder will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Brother Mark Spencer will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas.
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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12 Condolence(s)
Janie Scaife
Monday, March 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Judy Kennedy
Monday, March 31, 2025
My sweet auntie, you left a Mark in our hearts. You were a diamond and forever will be Cherished . Our love for you will forever remain. Your smile was made of sunshine and your heart is solid gold. Karen we love you and wish we could be there. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love Judy and Reggie.
Beverly Evans Lowery
Friday, March 28, 2025
Karen,I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers .Ms Janice was such a sweet lady! I never forget you and your family! We had a great childhood!!
JudieRose akin
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sending Love & Condolences to Your weary Spirit ,! Janice was a Friend to All Us Rose sisters,, She Loved Life , her Byron & Karen grandchildren !! Yet her Heart was always with a song ! Music was their World !” Never will forget you, sweet Janice !” Rest well in the Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ!”
Marlena Callaway
Friday, March 28, 2025
Rest easy my great great aunt. Glad you get to reunite with my papa Harvey and my nana Katy. Make sure see my mom Linda to.
Joyce Hogan
Friday, March 28, 2025
Karen, we’re keeping you and your sons in our prayers. We know this is a difficult time for your family but Janice is home with God, Bryon and her childhood family. May God give you strength and peace.
Randy and Joyce Hogan
Martha Jackson
Friday, March 28, 2025
Karen Snyder Elmore and family I sure will miss my neighbor! My prayers are with you.
Teresa Snyder Barbee & Family
Friday, March 28, 2025
We send our heartfelt condolences to you Karen. I know you will miss your Mom as you do your Dad.
Bill Givens
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sorry to hear about Janice. I really thought a lot of her and Byron. Prayers for family and friends at this time. I know heaven got a great singer, always loved her singing, God Bless.
Charlotte Wooten
Friday, March 28, 2025
So Sorry
Prayers For The Family
Trish Hunter
Friday, March 28, 2025
Karen.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Travis
Friday, March 28, 2025
May God Bless this Family. I pray he will help you at this time of sadness. You are in my prayers