Jessie Snyder, of Hiawatha

Jessie Snider, 91, passed away Monday July 20, 2026. She was the oldest of four siblings, born in Brownell, KS to Kenneth Lyle and Julia Edith Mae (Jones) Barnes. Jessie was raised in Kinsely, Kansas and graduated High School there. She married Richard Snider of Offerle, Kansas on January 4, 1955. They moved to Salina, Kansas and raised their family there. After retiring they moved to Hiawatha to be near their daughter and family.

Jessie worked at Dillons Grocery Stores in Salina, Kansas, retiring after working for them for over 25 years. After moving to Hiawatha, she worked at McDonald’s as the morning shift manager for several years. She also cleaned houses in Hiawatha. Jessie loved to clean house and was always the first person to jump in and help no matter what needed to be done. Jessie volunteered with the Gray Ladies at the Hiawatha Hospital and was active with St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Later in life she enjoyed making beautiful quilts for her family, baking, and spending time with her family. Her family was her biggest joy, she loved being around them, playing cards with them, and always wanted to know all the stories about their adventures.

Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (2022) after 67 years of marriage, her parents; one sister (Lila); three brothers (John, Robert, and Donald “Tookie”); and her son, Richard (Rick) Snider.

She is survived by a son Mark Steven (Marissa) Philippines, daughter Angel (Dale) Elliott of Hiawatha. Grandsons Jeremy (Nicole) Dolisi, Hiawatha and John Snider (Suffolk, VA). Great grandchildren, Shae, Thane, and Blade Dolisi, JR and Hunter Snider. Special sister in-laws, Jan Barnes and Nancy Barnes. Many treasured nieces and nephews, along with many friends that she enjoyed throughout life.

Cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. Per requested no services are planned at this time.

She would be happiest instead of memorials that people would go buy themselves ice cream, smile, reflect on life, and the gift of God while enjoying her favorite treat (Strawberry being her very favorite)! Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Brown County, Mt. Hope Cemetery Foundation, or a charity of choice which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha KS 66434.

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