Jean Sowder Snyder

Jean Sowder Snyder, 88, of Richmond, passed away Sunday May 31, 2020, at The Willows at Citation in Lexington.

She was born on January 10, 1932, in Garrard County, Ky. to the late Herbert and Clyda Wooten Sowder. Jean graduated from Paint Lick High School and retired from Eastern Kentucky University, where she worked in the mailroom. Surviving is a son, Gary Snyder (Tonya) of Richmond; two daughters, Donna Grubb (Victor) and Liz Ross (Rodney) both of Richmond; four grandchildren, Taylor Ross (Pilar) of North Carolina, Garrett Ross of Virginia, Alexa Snyder of Richmond, and Christian Snyder of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Brigit and Pia Ross; a sister, Geneva Bandy of Lancaster; a brother, Paul Sowder (Peggy) of Lexington; a sister-in-law Katherine Sowder; and nieces and nephews, Debra Bryant, Lisa Wade, David Sowder, Mark Sowder, and Paula Denton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Sowder and a brother-in-law, George Bandy. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday June 3, 2020, at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Lancaster Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.