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Vera Snow Obituary
Vera "Lou" Louise Snow, 80, passed away Sept. 7, 2020, in Salem, Ore., of age-related causes. She was born in Missouri to Leonard and Velma (Williams) Threadgill.
Lou moved to Fort Smith after high school, where she met Ken Snow while both were working at Fisher Piano on Garrison Avenue. They had two daughters, Sheila and Shelley, and moved around the western part of the country, including Oregon, for Ken's work; they later divorced.
She began working at Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center (WACGC) when it was just two employees — her and the director — in a small office near Sparks Memorial Hospital. She retired from WACGC after more than 35 years. Lou enjoyed her co-workers, including the many psychiatrists, psychologists and office staff coming and going over the years.
Lou moved to Oregon in 2013 to be near her daughters, who will miss their ferocious Scrabble games and bouts of giggles until they cried.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Dave and Scott; her grandchildren by marriage, Parker and Bailey Janssen; her sister, Dean Bland; her brother, Don Threadgill; her granddogs, Beckham, Chuck and Bonnie; and many nieces and nephews.
Her daughters would like to offer a special thanks to her longtime friend and co-worker, Larry LeRoy. Lou was fond of her nieces and nephews, Mike, Tim and Scott Bland, Katie Bland, Greg, Glen and Lori Pound and Jenni and Marcus Threadgill. She held a special spot in her heart for great-niece, Morgan Earp, and great-nephew, Hunter Wilbourne.
Lou believed that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and asked that any remembrances be made to support national and community mental health.
Arrangements were under the direction of Crown Memorial Center.
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Don Threadgill
October 9, 2023
I sure miss you sis! When I think of you, it brightens my day but at the same time elicits sadness to know the world has lost such a wonderful person. Love you lots. Donald Ray
Don
October 9, 2022
To my beautiful and wonderful sister. I love you and miss you.
Shelley
October 19, 2020
Thank you for the kind words. Mom loved her WACGC family; you were all so supportive! She gave me, her daughter Shelley, wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Best to you all.
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October 18, 2020
Lou you will always be my special friend at Scott and Sheila's home. We had so many good laughs and cries. I always loved being with you and giving the kids a hard time. We did have fun. I love now and forever.
Donna Keller
October 17, 2020
Oh gosh what to say, what to say! Sheila and Shelley, I don't know if you remember me or not, but I was the "agency hippie" at WAC&GC back in the early to mid 70's. I got to know your mom when we both worked as secretaries in very close proximity physically. Luckily we hit it off beautifully and Lou became a dear and precious friend to me. We had a great relationship, and I've thought of her many times throughout the years. I remember ya'll living on Clifton Court and so many silly times with your mom. She had an infectious laugh. Here's peace to my Lou and happiness, comfort, and strength to you and yours. With love and fond memories, Donna Wilkins Keller
Don Threadgill
October 17, 2020
My beautiful sister Lou was my best friend, mentor, and protector. Lou always looked for the best in people and found it no matter how well hidden. I will forever remember and cherish the time we spent together. She raised two beautiful daughters to whom she was dedicated. Our early years were spent on a farm in southeast Missouri where she labored in the cotton fields along with the entire family. Lou was extremely smart and a master of words – she simply could not be beaten in Scrabble. She was a genius at crossword puzzles. My favorite memory was laughing until tears while playing silly board games with her and the family in Oregon. You are loved.
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