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1923
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2016
Virginia Sniff Obituary
CHESTNUT, IL - Virginia M. Sniff, 92, formerly of Lincoln, passed away July 1, 2016, at St. Frances Hospital in Litchfield, Ill.
Virginia, daughter of Arless and Gladys Marshall, was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Chestnut, Ill., where she spent the majority of her life.
She was married to Chet Stanley who died in 1944. She later was married to Donald D. Sniff. Two sons, D. David and Bruce G. Sniff, were born of that marriage. Both survive.
She operated a beauty shop in her home in Chestnut for nearly 50 years and was a member of Chestnut United Methodist Church.
Surviving also are Bruce's wife, Carol; David's partner, Marlene; two grandchildren, and four great-grandsons.
Her mother, Gladys Obery, stepfather, Leonard J. Obery, stepbrother, Leonard Obery, Jr., and sister, June M. Hein, preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends in the near future.
Memorials may be made to: Chestnut United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sue Walker
July 23, 2016
I will truly miss my beloved neighbor and friend. We shared many of laughs together and I enjoyed listening to an about her camping travels with her mother an sister-She will be truly missed-
Michelle Sniff-Carter
July 21, 2016
In loving memory of my grandmother.
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