Janet G. Snapp

Janet G. Snapp obituary

Janet G. Snapp

Janet Snapp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Columbia City on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Janet G. Snapp, 69, formerly of Columbia City, died on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne after a 14-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 9, 1956, she was a daughter of Glenn and Helen (Miller) Snapp. Raised on the family farm in Columbia Township, she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. She resided in Fort Wayne for the last 40 years.

Over the years, Janet worked at a variety of jobs, from bookkeeping to bail bond agent to retail retiring after many years at Lowe's.

Janet is survived by her brother, Steve (Larry Jacobs) of Boynton Beach, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Amy as well as her beloved dogs, Miller and Lucy.

In keeping with her firm instructions, there will be no calling hours or burial service. Her ashes will be interred on the family plot at Nolt Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

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