Barbara Ann Snyder, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025 at age 85, just mere days from her 86th birthday.
She was born to John and Dorothy “Wilhelm” Sauerzopf on January 20th, 1939, in Catskill, NY. After graduating from high school, Barbara married and together had 3 beautiful daughters; Kimberly-1958, Jill-1960, and Michele-1962. Barbara worked hard to provide for her family after a short marriage ended and she went on to work for Farm Family Life Ins. Co. where she completed 30 plus years working as a policy processor, while making many friends with co-workers. Ms. Snyder was known to have a pleasant singing voice, so much, that her employer would have her sing a special song at certain employee events. (A little unknown fact to her daughters)
In 1974, Barbara eventually met and married the love of her life, Robert E. Snyder, and loved spending time attending Flea markets, camping, taking long drives in the country, and Stock car races, while loving Nascar back in the day. Barb would make a Sunday ritual of creating delicious meals for her family and extended family that would bring family together. She loved country music and came to enjoy attending church with her daughter once she moved to Galax, Va. in 2012.
Barbara is preceded in death by her sister-in-law; Elizabeth Sauerzopf, her husband; Robert E. Snyder, her nephew; Reverend Richard Sauerzopf, PHD
And her oldest daughter; Kimberly Lustiber. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Jill Buttiker and Michele Hand (Kevin), her brother, Robert Sauerzopf, Nephew John Sauerzopf and Niece; Katherine Yuelling, Her Grandchildren; Stephanie and Christopher, Sara, Rachael, Branndi, Victoria, and many great-grandchildren. Barbara also had a very special Friend in New York; Evelyn Piston whom was also a Life Time Friend since childhood.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your local ASPCA of choice, in honor of Barbara’s love of animals, especially dogs, in which she had several throughout her lifetime.
Norris Funeral Services in Stuart is serving the Synder family
Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
