Valeta Snell
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Valeta Mae Snell, 56, of Columbia, passed away October 7, 2009. Valeta was born in Hannibal, MO to Perry Urmel and Vivian Valeta (VanNoy) Snell. Valeta is survived by her mother, Vivian Snell of Hannibal; her sons, Jay and Huston Snell of Columbia; her daughter, Maren Snell of Texas; her brothers John and William Snell of Hannibal, her sisters Cheryl Snell of St. Louis and Robin Hoewing of Iowa; a nephew Jesse Snell of Columbia; a niece Anita Snell of Hannibal, and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her father. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on October 24, 2009 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, MO. Donations in memory of Val may be made to the Voluntary Action Center, 800 N. Providence, Suite 22, Columbia, MO 65203.
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
I was so sorry to hear the news. Valeta was a wonderful person and friend to all. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
I was saddened when reading the news of Valeta’s passing. She was a kind giving person whom I have many wonderful memories of from A.D. Stowell School. Valeta will be missed by those who loved her and she loved. Our prayers are with you her family and friends.
My heart is more than saddened. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a good woman. I was looking forward to renewing our friendship that started when we worked at KOMU-TV those many, many years ago. I will miss her deeply.
I had the privelege of working with Val at Comprehensive Mental Health Services. She opened the door to my current career and for that I am thankful. She was a good person and an advocate for those in need. My condolences.
Maren, Jay and Huston…your mom was so awesome and she loved you guys so very much. It was always so funny when we would meet and play catch up on what you guys and our guys were up to. She was the most accepting and level person…it just hurts that she is gone. She did an incredible job of raising you all and I know she is tremendously proud of you and will continue to watch over you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you all. Smile and laugh with her, she is still with you. Much love to you, Mary and Greg
All of us at Family Facets are so saddened about the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Val. She made such a difference in the lives of the many families she served while with Family Facets, and she also touched the hearts of all of us who worked with her. She was a gem, and she will be missed by so many. Prayers and love to Maren, Jay, Huston and Cheryl.
Huston, Maren and Jay, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She loved her family and was so proud of you all. She was a great lady and will be missed.
I will be praying for you all. I worked with Val for a few years and I know she will be missed.
I went to Hannnibal High with Valeta. So sorry to hear of her death. She was a very kind and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
Maren, Jay and Huston, the news of your mother’s passing deeply saddens me. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers – she was a good mother, good friend and she will be missed.
Love, Leith, John, Hannah and Lilli Miller
Sending my condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Val I am sure that your warmth and smile will be missed by so many who like me had the pleasure of knowing and working with you. You were so caring and thoughtful, my heart goes out to your family and friends.
I’ll always remember Aunt Val for the love she showed me from the first moment we met. Technically I only knew her for six years, but because she was so caring and helped me so much it was like I had known her all my life. I will miss Aunt Val, and I will carry her memory in my heart forever.
Rest in peace Aunt Val, I love you!
-Almitra
Huston,I know your mom was so proud of you and loved you so much. You have been a wonderful friend to Clark and I hope you know that we are always here for you no matter what you may need. I love you.
Sympathy from all of your friends at New Horizons, Jay. We’d all like to grab you into a big hug.
What a terrible loss. She was a true friend and colleague, especially on our city’s Human Rights Commission where I was honored to serve with her a number of years.
And my heart goes out particularly to good-buddy Huston, who loved to come with Mom to the Martin Luther King birthday breakfast… and then became part of the entertainment.
I hope to see you at the Funeral Saturday.
Grieving, -DHF
I will miss Aunt Val so much. She always took the time to talk and listen. Always had sensible advise, encouragement, laughter and kind words. I only got to know her in the last 6 years but my heart aches for the her joy and light that is no longer with us. She left us too soon.
I love you Aunt Val.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
It was with sadness and disbelief when I read of Valetas’ passing. She was always so easy going,kind,and interested in how others were doing. The entire Snell family was always very special to me. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time. Heaven has added a new precious angel! Our loving father in Heaven will give each of you strength to face the difficult days ahead.
Most Sincerely,
Suzann
Maren, Jay and Huston, your mother was an intelligent, gentle, loving, kind, caring person and I thought the world of her.I miss her as I know you so very much do. May God grant you peace and comfort in the midst of losing her and remember she is in God’s arms now and out of pain! Love, Aunt Maat (Barbara)
Val’s Memorial was, like her, warm and comforting; providing a little time to mourn and start healing. I will miss my Sista-friend! Knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus brings me comfort. GOD Bless!
I was so sorry to hear of Valeta’s passing. I attended Hannibal High School with her and though I hadn’t kept up with her over the year, reading all the comments only verify my memories of her as a very caring and unique person. I want to extend my sympathy to all her family.
I was deeply saddened by the death of Valeta. Not only was she a part of my family, but she was also my friend. We stayed in touch over the years through the internet and I will miss her greatly. So to all her family my prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow.
I will greatly miss Valeta. Not only was she family but she was also a good friend. We kept in touch through email. My heart prayers goes out to her family.