Benita Mae Roughton Sneed, 68, of Virginia Beach, passed away at her home Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, after surviving many struggles with health issues over the last few years. Benita was born on Jan. 27, 1948.
She was a graduate of Great Bridge High School, past honored queen of Job’s Daughters, Bethel 12 and an employee in the banking industry before becoming involved with her husband in his photography business.
She was a devoted Navy wife, who was passionate with her volunteer work with the Hurrah Players and an attentive grandmother to her granddaughters, Isis and Echo, who captured her heart and never left.
All who knew Benita will remember her for her kindness to others and unselfish ways even during times of her own poor health.
Her father, Benjamin F. Roughton, and oldest brother, Ben Roughton Jr., preceded her in death.
She is survived by her best friend and devoted husband, Claude V. Sneed; loving son, Frankie; granddaughters, Isis and Echo; mother, Frances Roughton; sister, Lola Hilton; brothers, Sidney and Bennie Roughton; and many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Salem United Methodist Church, 2057 Salem Road, Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift can be made to your favorite charity in Benita’s name.
