Doris Jean Snedden

Jean Snedden, born Doris Jean Allen, on September 1, 1927, in Pampa, Texas, passed away January 9, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Lincoln Snedden Jr. (“G. L.” or “Jake”) and her brother, Harry Lyle Allen, of Spring.

She is survived by her sister, Joann Baker; sons: Robert and wife, Britta, and Scott and wife, Nancy; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Jean was a graduate of Kilgore High, Kilgore Junior College, and Stephen F. Austin. She was thoughtful and caring with both family and friends, and a long-time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis. In her later years she resided at Atria Willowpark in Tyler, where she was actively involved in their activities and served as an ambassador for new residents.

No services are currently pending. Plans are underway for a celebration of her life to be held in Tyler in late summer of this year. Friends and family who would like to receive future correspondence about this celebration are asked to send an email to snedden2021@gmail.com.

An online memorial may be found at https://memories.net/timeline/dorisjean-snedden-27993.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate.