Bernice Snellenbarger
April 9, 1927-Nov. 1, 2021
Bernice Snellenbarger, 94, of Lafayette and formerly of New Richmond, passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
Bernice was born April 9, 1927, at Cherokee, Alabama, to the late Albert and Ida Saylors. She married William H. Snellenbarger on June 3, 1953, who preceded her in death in 2014.
Bernice and her husband, Bill, met and married in Georgia, when Bill was stationed at Dobbins Air Force Base. They moved to New Richmond in 1954, where they lived and raised their three boys, Brent, Mike and Rex. Bernice loved baking, and always had something prepared when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to visit. She also loved to crochet, and her family has been the proud recipients of many of her creations.
Bernice enjoyed watching sports, especially Purdue basketball and major league baseball. Fortunately, she did get to experience a Chicago Cubs’ World Series win in her lifetime! She also was very proud to be part of the crowd scenes depicted in the movie “Hoosiers” which was partially filmed in New Richmond.
Bernice never did lose her delightful southern accent, despite living in Indiana most of her life. She had a charming laugh, which could always bring a lift to your spirits. Bernice was an active member of Eastern Star for many years, and attended the former New Richmond United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Brent (Jean) Snellenbarger of Brunswick, Georgia, Mike (companion Alisa) Snellenbarger, of Lafayette and Rex (Ofelia) Snellenbarger of Lafayette; grandchildren, Jenny (Michael) Brumback of Jacksonville, Florida, Kristi (Tom) Greenoe of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Michelle (Mike) Snellenbarger-Canada of Lafayette and Nathan Snellenbarger of Lafayette; and six great-grandchildren, Garrett, Ellana, Sofina, Evan, Josie and Jade.
Bernice is preceded in death by brother Ernest Saylors and sister Madeline Williams.
Friends may call at Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home, Linden, from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Monday Nov. 8. Pastor Clint Fink will officiate. Interment will be in New Richmond Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donate to your favorite charity.
Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com.
