Woodie Sneary

Woodie J. Linville Sneary, 57, of Lima, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1953 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late James Lowell and Mary Elizabeth Linville.

Surviving is her husband, Gary Sneary, whom she married on June 18, 1987. Also surviving is a daughter, Amy (Robert) Ward of Bellefontaine; a step-daughter, Kama (John) Stokes of Lakeview, Ohio; grandchildren, Erika Ward, Kyri Ward, Bobby Ward, Alex Shull, Branden Ward, Macy Ward, Trevor Stokes, Carlie Jo Losh and Skyler Losh; a great granddaughter, Kaye-lynn Ward; sister, Cynthia (Bill) Carver of Bellefontaine; brother, Perry (Jane) Linville of West Liberty, Ohio; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; father-in-law, Clyde (Vickie) Sneary of Lima; brother-in-laws, Cameron (Chris) Sneary of Lima, Daniel (Debbie) Sneary of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Eric Sneary of Wapakoneta, Ohio; and her faithful dog, Jose.

Preceding her in death was a daughter, Tara C. Jacobs Shoffner and a brother, James Patrick Linville.

Woodie retired from Honda in Anna, Ohio, after twenty five years of service. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid collector and seller of Longaberger baskets, and active in Relay for Life. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, the outdoors and her arts and crafts. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was a woman of infinite heart who never knew a stranger. She was loved by all and loved her children, grandchildren and family so much.

Calling hours are Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, where the funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, July 2, 2010. Burial will follow the funeral service in the Huntsville Cemetery in Huntsville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society 205 Palmer Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311

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