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Mary Snell Obituary
Mary Blanche Sanford Snell
BOWMAN -- Mary Blanche Sanford Snell, 75, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St., Orangeburg. The Rev. Kenneth Hanks will be officiating.
Mrs. Mary was born on May 14, 1945, in Barnwell County. She was the daughter of the late James H. Sanford and the late Annie A. Still Sanford. She was retired from Orangeburg Pharmacy. She was predeceased by a son, Shannon Jerome Snell, and a brother, Phillip Ray Sanford. Mrs. Mary enjoyed shopping with her friends and working in her yard, but her passion was her family. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and cooking for everyone. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Thomas "Johnny" Snell; children, Terry Snell (Debra), Travis Snell; grandchildren, Jenny Mims (Eric), Trista Files (Jayme), Alisha Snell, Donna Powell, Coby Snell (Tori), Tristen Snell, Santana Snell, Chris Thompson (Brandi); 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, James R. Sanford (Janice); cousin, Bobby Croft; friends, Betty, Tina and Blanche.
The family would like to thank the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Dr. William O'Quinn and his staff for their love and support.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net.
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Tara Rutland Taylor
February 9, 2021
So very sorry Travis. You & your family are in my prayers. Take care of each other.
Frances Lib Gunnells
February 8, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary Blanche's passing. She was a wonderful person and I loved being around her. Daddy(Wesley) always called her Tee Tee. Praying for you all.
David & Debbie Carson
February 8, 2021
We are not all born with such kindness.
Most will attempt to learn how.
I believe that she was.
Our world will miss Aunt Mary.
Wally & Sharon Sweatman
February 8, 2021
Keeping you all lifted in Prayer! Mrs. Mary was a sweet Lady and she will be sorely missed.
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