Sylvia Dean Cox Snapp

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Sylvia Dean Cox Snapp, 88, of Raccoon Lake (Rockville), passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

Sylvia was born in Hendricks County, and was the daughter of Matilda Cope Cox and Fred A. Cox.

She spent most of her childhood in Putnam County, and the last 50 years at Raccoon Lake.

A lifelong resident of Indiana, she graduated in 1945 from Bainbridge High School.

She was a kindergarten teacher's assistant for more than 15 years at Rockville Community Schools, a member of the Ladies of the Lake (Raccoon Lake) and Tri Kappa.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Virgil Snapp, and is survived by her children, Mike Snapp and Michele (Chip) Remolde, granddaughters, Lauren and Brooke Remolde, and sister, Gayle (Norman) Hochstetler.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest with Dr. Timothy McDaniel officiating.

Burial followed in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Green Cove Springs, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parke County Food Pantry, 1103 S. White Tail lane, Rockville, IN 47872 (phone 765-569-3284).

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com (904-284-7720).