Kathryn Anne Snead

Kathryn Anne Snead, age 88, passed away on May 1, 2020 at Franciscan Villa Senior Living facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Kathryn was born on Aug. 3, 1931 to Thomas William Spensley Bowen and Inez Otillo Riggle, who both preceded her in death. Kathryn was raised in Miami, Oklahoma, along with her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Kathryn married Richard (Dick) Lee Hopper, also from Miami, OK, at the Arkansas Madison County Courthouse on Dec. 26, 1949. Shortly after, they moved to Tulsa. They had a daughter and 2 sons together. Due to complications from a childhood heart defect, Dick passed away, leaving Kathryn a widow at the young age of 32. She later got remarried to Gerald Dewey Snead on May 9, 1964. Together, they had one son. They were married for 22 years when Gerald passed away from cancer. In Kathryn's early adult years, she was involved in community work as a member of the Tulsa Jayceettes. She also worked as a billing clerk for Amarada Petroleum Corp. After she and Gerald moved the family to live in Broken Arrow, OK, she worked in the cafeteria at Broken Arrow Northeast Elementary School, and later as an accountant for Eckrich Foods and Springer Clinic until she retired to her favorite job, taking care of some of her grandchildren and later children from her church. Kathryn was a member of First United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow, and was an active participant in her church where she loved to serve on the Evangelism Committee welcoming new members and on the Prayer Card Ministry. She was also active in the Mr. & Mrs. Sunday School class, until her health declined and was unable to attend. In addition to her parents, her two brothers, Bill Bowen and Jim Bowen, and her two sisters, Mary Lou Blazer and Dorothy Baine, all preceded Kathryn in death. Kathryn is survived by her children, Lynette Shaw and husband, Terry of Tuttle, OK; Doug Hopper and wife, Sue of Coweta, OK; Greg Hopper and wife, Jill of Broken Arrow, OK and Danny Snead and wife, Katy of Broken Arrow, OK. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all whom she loved very much. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to all those that loved, served and cared for Kathryn including the incredible staff and friends at Cura Hospice, Franciscan Villa and Cedarhurst of Woodland Hills. Celebration services will be held at Moore Southlawn Funeral Home Chapel Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Viewing will be on Thursday, May 14th, 12-8 p.m. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Thursday, May 14th from 6-8 p.m. at Moore Southlawn Funeral Home. Services will also be LIVE Streamed at https://www.moorefuneral.com/obituaries/Kathryn-Snead/ (go to Obituary, Kathryn Anne Snead and click on the LIVE stream once the service begins in the photos and video tab). If you need assistance, please contact Moore Southlawn Funeral Home at 918-663-2233. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Tribute page for Kathryn Snead at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=621230&fr_id=1060&pg=fund

Kathryn Anne Snead

August 3, 1931 - May 1, 2020