Maradel A. Snowden

Maradel A. Snowden, 89, of Huntington, IN passed away at 8:23 am Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington.. Maradel was born on April 29, 1931 in Huntington, IN the daughter of Glen and Merlie (Jarvis) Pasko. She was a 1949 graduate of Union Center School where she was involved in music and plays. She worked at Woolworth's Dime Store out of high school and then as a clerical assistant at her father's grain elevator, Simpson Grain Co. From 1981 to 2006, she worked alongside her husband, Jack, in the sign business they created together called J & M Signs Maradel was married to Jack Snowden on January 15, 1950. They were both members of the Huntington Church of the Nazarene when they were dating. Together they made it their life's purpose to teach and lead others to a faith in Jesus Christ. She began teaching Sunday School at the early age of 12. She not only served as a teacher most of her life, she was also a pianist and organist for the church for many years. She was also a member of the Nazarene Band where she played the chimes and the bells. Maradel was involved in the ministry of the church until she was 80. During her retired years, she could be found volunteering with The Red Cross. Maradel loved her family and always made them a priority. She had a great love for life and was a godly example to all who knew her. Survivors include her sons Kim (Kathy) Snowden and Lonnie Snowden, both of Huntington; sister Marjorie (Maurie) Reed of Huntington; seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter, Kathie Halsey, and a grandson, Johnny Halsey. Visitation will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene, 1555 Flaxmill Road, Huntington. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 pm Saturday with Pastor Bobby Kemp officiating. Private burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington County. Preferred memorials can be made to either The Northern Indiana Red Cross, or Huntington First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Maradel A. Snowden.

Maradel A. Snowden

April 29, 1931 - March 20, 2021