Phyllis Jean Snyder, 88, of Prescott, Arizona passed away July 3, 2020. She was born on September 25,
1931 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Philip and Pearl (Sherman) Jones. Music played a very important role in
Phyllis’ life, whether she was singing in the church choir or at her job in the Music Department of St.
Mary’s College. She also was very active with her children as they grew-up; as a Cub Scout Den Mother,
Camp Fire Girls leader, and Sunday School teacher. Phyllis enjoyed traveling with driving trips
throughout the United States and Canada and cruises to Alaska and Mexico. She was also an avid pie lover
who lived by the motto “Life is short; eat dessert first”.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years Lee Snyder; her children Roger (Mona) Snyder
of Niles, MI, Jeffrey (Debbie) Snyder of Prescott, AZ and Julie (Jim) Gentry of Midlothian, VA; as well
as her sister JoAnne (Vern) Fields of Bowling Green, OH; and she will also be greatly missed by her 9
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:00 am at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del
Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351, with burial to follow at Sunland Memorial Park. To send condolences
please visit www.SunlandMemorial.com.
