Melita Snavely 1947-2023

Melita “Ann” Snavely, 75, of Whiting, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home.

She was born Oct. 19, 1947, in Miami, Fla., the daughter of Elmer Samuel and Doretha “Richie” Sands.

Ann was owner operator (alongside her husband, Dick) of Rick’s Country Store and Snavely’s Pub, both of Whiting. She had also worked for Jackson County Home Health assisting patients in many areas. Ann worked for the Country Mart and Ron’s IGA, both of Holton. Most notably she was a homemaker, caring for her family.

She was a member of the Whiting Baptist Church.

Ann married Richard A. “Dick” Snavely on May 29, 1971, in Miami, Fla.; they celebrated more than 52 years of marriage before his passing on July 19, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Richie Sands.

Survivors include her son, Richard Samuel Lee “Ricky” Snavely of Whiting, a sister and two brothers, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be held at Springhill Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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