Eleanor Audrey Peters Sniker, 82, of 204 Wilson Street in Eden, passed away Tuesday morning, September 1, 2015 of complications of Alzheimer's Disease.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 4, at Leaksville United Methodist Church.
Eleanor was born August 22, 1933 near Emerald, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Clarence and Freida Lange Peters. She grew up on a small dairy farm and moved to Minneapolis after high school to complete training as a licensed cosmetologist. In 1957 Eleanor married and in 1965 the family, now including children, Janice and Jay, moved to Atlanta. An additional and final move occurred in 1970 to Eden, NC. Eleanor was a member of Leaksville United Methodist Church and worked for a number of years as a library assistant in the Eden school system. She loved to travel and enjoyed numerous trips both in the United States and Europe as well as cruise vacations.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Sniker, of the home; son, Jay Sniker and wife, Cheryl of York, SC; daughter, Janice Sniker Rees and husband, Rick of Durham, NC; two grandsons, Aaron and Cailen Sniker; in addition to a number of nieces and their families in the midwest.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis and sister, Jean.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church, 10 AM to 11 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jan - so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
Dick,
Judie and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Eleanor. She was such a lovely lady; always offering words of encouragement to us and our children when we would visit across the pew on Sunday mornings. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you and your family at this time.
Mike & Judie Cooke
Boone & Cooke, Inc.
Mike & Judie Cooke
Sniker Family:
I am so sorry for your loss, and I know there is a very big void in your life. Eleanor was a very big inspiration in my life; I will always remember the cups of coffee, and conversation we shared over the years. She always had an encouraging word, never judgmental, and a smile that would light up a room.
I have been so blessed to have had her as a friend; the memory of her will always be a part of my life. My wish is that everyone could have a friend like she was to me.
With Sympathy,
Eunice Newnam
Eunice Newnam
Dick and family we are thinking of you in this time of your loss. Elanor will be missed by many and especially us. We will cherish the fond memories of the times we had together. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead. Ted and Sadie
Ted and Sadie Turner
Jay and Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Angela Gunn Stadler
Dick, Janice & Jay: I just got the call from Marcia, I am so sorry to hear that "Tootie" has passed. I wish you would of called me......Now the only elder family members I have left are on Aunt Ella's side of the family....but one of them has memory issues and they don't know whats causing it. Please Take care of yourselves and remember the good times with your mom, thats all I can do since most of what i have in family is getting smaller, Lea
Lea Brumund
Dick and family, When I think of a definition of a lady I think of Eleanor. She and I shared many memories of family and friends as we worked together in the library. I will miss her sweetness and loving spirit as we shared our lunch dates afer retirement. My family and I are out of town but my heart is with you in prayer and sympathy. Ethel Sechrist
Ethel Sechrist
Jay, Cheryl, and family
so sorry to her of your mother's passing
thinking and praying for you
sherry
Sherry Marcum Mattox
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. I know, in talking to Janice, you had a wonderful and long marriage. I know what you are going through as lost my wife after 50 years of marriage. You will do fine and the sun will keeping shining every day. I wish you the best.
Don Rees
Don R. Rees
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