Surrounded by her family, our earthly angel, Dolores Snead, transitioned to a heavenly angel on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Dolores was devoted to her family. She was an excellent seamstress, cook, gardener and a voracious reader. She had a remarkable recall of people and history.
She was born on July 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Kermit and Mamie Wood Bowling. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Wilbert and Eldren; and a sister-in-law, Pat.
Surviving are her husband of 71 years, Thomas Elmer Snead; daughters, Teresa (Kenneth) Curran, and Trudy Brown; grandchildren, Jason Mullins and Traci (Chris) Gregory; great-grandchildren, Henry, William, Caroline, and James Gregory; sister-in-law, Bernice Bowling; niece, Lisa (Johnny) Harper.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Long Branch Primitive Baptist Church c/o Mark Terry, 296 Bull Run Road, Bassett, VA 24055-5195 or charity of your choice.
The family has requested and encourages the use of facial masks.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022 with Elder Mark Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The Snead family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 up until the service.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount, Virginia www.connerbowman.com