SNUGGS, Elizabeth J. (1917-2009)

SNUGGS

Posted By: Don Boucher (email)
Date: 5/16/2013 at 09:36:15

Obituary from the Pierschbacher Funeral Home web site (www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com) on 2-24-2009:

Elizabeth Janetta Thompson was born January 10, 1917 near Lacona, Iowa to Don and Zeete Harvey Thompson. She attended school in Milo and Liberty Center. She met her future husband, Paul Allen, at the Jay Roller Skating Rink in Warren County. They were married in 1934 at her parent's home. Three children were born to this union: Roger, Beth Ann, and Noel. The couple farmed in Lucas County until Paul’s untimely death in 1963. In 1965, Elizabeth married Orval Snuggs. They farmed north of Chariton until they retired and moved to Chariton. Orval and Elizabeth enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends. Orval passed away in 2001.

Elizabeth was known to be a great cook, and always had something prepared for family and friends. She was a very giving person and always had a great sense of humor. Elizabeth enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crafts and crocheting afghans, and her greatest joy has been her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Elizabeth passed away February 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Paul E. Allen and Orval Snuggs; a son Roger Allen; grandson John Allen; and brothers: Jack and Frederick Thompson.

She is survived by her children: Noel (Connie) Allen of Chariton, and Beth Ann (Jack) Trunnell of Indianola; 6 grandchildren; and great grandchildren.

Obituary from The Des Moines Register newspaper, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA on 2-24-2009:

Services for Elizabeth Snuggs, 92, will be Tuesday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. before the service. Interment will be at the Bethel Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her family.
Online condolences may be made to www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth passed away February 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Paul E. Allen and Orval Snuggs; a son Roger Allen; grandson John Allen; and brothers: Jack and Frederick Thompson.
She is survived by her children: Noel (Connie) Allen of Chariton, and Beth Ann (Jack) Trunnell of Indianola; six grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.