Judith (Judy) Ann Snyders

Judith (Judy) Ann Snyders, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved husband and those who loved her on January 28, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1940, in Moundsville, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Agnes Hepe Palmer. Judy married James R. Snyders in July of 1970, and they recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Judy is survived by three sisters: Geraldine Dorn and Jacqueline Palmer of Wheeling, West Virginia; and Josephine Fry of Delaware, Ohio. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Leland Snyders, of Jerseyville, IL; Leola and Elmer Nolte, of Kane, IL; Peter Bienick of Wheeling, West Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Martin Fry; her sisters-in-law, Dolores Toppmeyer and June Snyders; and her brother-in-law, Leroy Toppmeyer. Judy graduated from the Ruth Bryant School of Nursing in Martins Ferry, Ohio, where she earned her RN degree. She primarily worked in urology doctor's offices to maintain similar hours to her adoring husband. She loved to cook, but her passion was oil painting, which she pursued with the guidance of excellent mentors. For many weekends, she and her husband participated in juried art shows, selling numerous paintings in the Cincinnati, Middletown, and Dayton areas. She was honored by her acceptance into the Dayton Art and Sculptors Society. Judy was an active member of the Twigs organization in Dayton, Ohio. Where she volunteered at a homeless shelter and soup kitchen. In her later years, she enjoyed crocheting and made approximately 100 hats for the homeless, as well as numerous items for the Twigs organization and her church. Before her marriage, Judy taught dancing at a Fred Astaire studio. She and Jim were members of several dance groups in Dayton and Columbus, where they danced almost every weekend together, and with friends. Judy and Jim spent much of their vacation time at their home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, making memories with friends, family, and Judy’s cherished sea turtles. The duo were fortunate to have traveled to many places around the world as well. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio 43065 where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Additionally, Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, Illinois and Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Batchtown, Illinois with burial to follow in St. Barbara Cemetery, Batchtown, Illinois. Jim expresses his sincere gratitude to the Avalon of Lewis Center for their loving care over the past five and a half years, and to the members of Capital City Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

Judith (Judy) Ann Snyders

October 29, 1940 - January 28, 2025