Pauline Katherine Snyder

Pauline Katherine Snyder, age 91, of Sweetwater, died April 23, 2012 at Woods Nursing Home of Sweetwater, TN. Pauline was born in Englewood and moved to Sweetwater in 1939 during one of the coldest winters on record and during a severe snow storm. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for over 30 years. A member of "The Greatest Generation," a generation who knew hard times during the great depression and WWII. These people were strong willed, honest, never complained and paid their bills on time, with their passing the knowledge and when the stories are gone, it is now up to us to keep their legacy alive. Preceded in death by: husband, Hoyal Snyder who died in 1979, now they are together again. Father and mother; Jesse and Elsie (Morgan) Zimmerman. Grandson: Scott Snyder. Nephew: John Zimmerman, brother-in-law; Jack Reed. Sister-in-law; Bernice Zimmerman. Survivors include: Sister; Gladys Reed. Brother; Ralph Zimmerman and wife Jo. Sons: Doug Snyder and wife Vickie, Jerry Snyder and wife Glenda. Grandchildren: Janice Ledford and husband Dan, Crystal Ragan and husband Steve. Steve Snyder and wife Allison, Chris Snyder and wife Heather. Mike Presswood and wife Tammy. Niece; Ann Zimmerman and Dr. Gene Alby. Great-niece; Emily Smallcomb and husband Chris. Great-grandchildren: Julia Forrest, Jarah and Jacee Ledford, Tatum Snyder, Bryson and Avery Snyder, Michala and Marissa Presswood. Cousin's by the dozen's, but special ones, Inez Toomey, Harlan Brock, Larry Morgan, Faye Kincaid, Rita Guy. Thanks to staff at Wood Nursing Home, especially Florene, Kathy, Rebecca and Jackie. Special friends and Care Givers; Penny Shoemaker, Beverly Clowers, Amedisys Hospice, Ben and Wendy. Pallbearer's are childhood playmates who became lifelong friends; Butch Jenkins, Jimmie Presley, Ted Nichols, Mickey Wilson, Johnny Sutton, Tommy Hood, Donnie Huffman, and Lamar Hughes. She called them "Her Boys". There is no love like a mother's love. Mom saw only beauty and good in everybody and everything. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM with funeral to follow at 8:00 PM at Kyker Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Carr officiating. The Interment will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Sweetwater Memorial Park. Kyker Funeral Home Sweetwater in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Katherine Snyder

August 9, 1920 - April 23, 2012