Carolyn I. Snoddy

CHARLESTON, IL – Carolyn I. Snoddy, age 76 of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 in the comfort of her home in the presence of loving family.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston.  The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 with Pastor Tom Farris officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ashmore Cemetery in Ashmore, Illinois.  It is requested that donations in her honor be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Lincolnland Hospice.  Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.

Carolyn was born July 4, 1942 in Casey, Illinois, a daughter of the late Robert W. and Thelma (Ramsey) Williams.  She married Charles R. “Charlie Bob” Snoddy on November 11, 1961 in Martinsville, Illinois and they shared nearly 52 years of marriage prior to his death on July 15, 2013.  Left to cherish their many loving memories are her children, Robert “Bert” Snoddy and wife Nancy of Charleston, Melinda Clodfelder and husband Dave of Villa Grove, Illinois and Crystal Snoddy of Charleston; three grandchildren, April (Randy Tolliver) Higgens of Mattoon, Matthew Snoddy of Charleston and Ashley Snoddy of Arthur, Illinois; two great grandchildren, Haylen Ball and Aubrie Tolliver.  Also surviving is a brother, Ron (Pat) Williams of Casey, Illinois, a sister, Kay (Bill) Adams of Martinsville, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Jan Cornwell of Zionsville, Indiana and Martha (Rich) Stogdell of Mechanicsburg, Illinois; and nieces and nephews and their families.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Steve Williams, and a sister, Shirley Schwartz.

Carolyn was a graduate of Martinsville High School and was employed with Carol’s Cleaners prior to her employment with Nancy’s Lettering.  She was a longtime member of the Women of the Moose Charleston Chapter 1175.  As an avid bowler for 30 plus years, Carolyn earned the honor of being a member of the Women’s International Bowling Congress Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Merit Award sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress.  Carolyn was also an excellent seamstress and her crocheted doll clothes were sites to behold with their intricate stitching, beading, and attention to every detail.  She and Charlie Bob enjoyed wintering in Lake Havasu, Arizona with their snowbird friends and there are many fond memories of times spent at their trailer on Lake Charleston during the summer months.  Carolyn possessed an independent personality with a desire to always be of help to others.  She will be dearly missed by her friends and loving family.