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Drury Schneider Obituary
Dragon Schneider, 93, of Pass Christian died on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was born in Berwick, LA on May 28, 1914. She was preceded in death by her late husband Claude W. Schneider and her two sons, Michael Dragon, and Elbert J. Dragon and her sister Mrs. Douglas Howard, Sr. (Dora). "Dragon", as she was known, will be remembered for her spirit, and love of young people. She was an avid supporter of sailing with special emphasis on the junior and ladies sailing programs. Drury was active for many years in various civic and social activities including the Pass Christian Garden Club, St. Paul Carnival Association, St. Paul Catholic Church Altar Society, and the Pass Christian Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary. She has tirelessly worked for the community, through beautification and fundraising. Prior to moving to the coast, she spent many years in Baltimore and Washington, DC, where she worked with the United Cerebral Palsy Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America. She is survived by her grandson, Michael Dragon of Baltimore, Maryland, Nephew Doug Howard of New Orleans and niece Lynn Abee of Hickory, North Carolina, and many loving and caring friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish Catholic Church, on Menge Ave. in Pass Christian, with visitation starting one hour prior to Mass. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your favorite
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for Drury Schneider
Richard Adam
March 16, 2008
Drury will be missed by all who had the joy of knowing her.
Cynthia Stumpf Atwell
March 15, 2008
We send our love and prayers.God Bless!
Monica Montagnet
March 15, 2008
She was a dear friend for many years and we will miss her.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
March 15, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Edie Yarborough Sullivan
March 14, 2008
What a great influence she was on the junior and women's sailing at PCYC! She cheered us on tirelessly both on and off the race course.
Zide Bowers Jahncke
March 14, 2008
Sincere sympathy.
Fondly, Zide
Nicole Montagnet Smith
March 14, 2008
We will truly miss Drury's generous and loving spirit.
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