YORKTOWN — Sarah “Sally” Morse Snyder, 103, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, three days shy of her 104th birthday, at the York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center.
Sarah was born at home Sept. 25, 1916, in Hornsbyville to Pearl S. and George E. Morse. A graduate of Morrison (Warwick) High School and the College of William & Mary, 1937, she taught high school math and algebra in Franklin and Hampton.
Her husband, Joe D. Snyder Jr., and son, James, preceded her into glory. Surviving children are Joel, and his wife, Sharon Snyder, Anne, and her husband, Don Buchanan, Sarah, and her husband, Kenley Leslie; and daughter-in-law, Judy, and her husband, Ray Nations. There are also 11 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Sarah was a charter member of Yorkminster Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, and was involved in the Women’s Circle and Prayer Fellowship. The Yorktown Women’s Club benefited from her numerous years of service as well. Many knew her as an avid gardener. She donated many native plants to the learning garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to The Bargain Box operated by the York County Volunteer Association, P.O. Box 1206, Yorktown, VA 23692, where she volunteered for many years.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website, Yorkminsterpc.org and Facebook page. Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, in Peninsula Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the healthcare workers at York Convalescent Center for 13 ½ years of care.
