Glenda Ray Snowden, 77, passed away peacefully February 7, 2025. Her best friend, Brenda Morrissette, was by her side. She was predeceased by her late husband, Robert “Donnie” Snowden with whom she shared thirty-six loving years of marriage. She was one of eleven siblings, two who are still living, Betty Michalski and Larry Daughety. She is also survived by her nieces, Cathy Scott and Christine Smiley; her nephew, Gary Daughety; her great niece, Jessica Vannoy and her son, Glenda’s great-great nephew, Landon Vannoy (JR). She leaves behind her best friend, Brenda Morrissette and Brenda’s family, The Lilley’s and many other close family and friends.
Glenda was a dedicated cat enthusiast and animal rescuer in Portsmouth for many years. Her cats were her children, and she loved them all dearly. She could tell you all about her “babies” (kitties)-their names; their colors and how they became part of her family.
She will forever be in our hearts and greatly missed by all. Per her wishes she will be cremated and her ashes scattered in the mountains.
Memorial donations may be made to a cat rescue or animal humane society in Glenda’s honor. Please feel free to leave a loving memory of Glenda.
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Jessica (Jessie Ray) Vannoy says
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 pmMy dearest Auntie [great] love you and miss you more everyday you are gone. I cherish the days we had together more and more every day! I really now understand my LOVE for chocolate and baking. I will continue to bake as much as I can and make fudge and dip the peanutbutter Ritz crackers in your honor every christmas .
Missy says
June 24, 2025 at 11:14 amGlenda, hunny how I miss you! I still can’t believe it me and my daughter are living through the photo album and I have some pictures at your house with you and Robert and the cats I was like a second home I remember every weekend that’s where I was when I was a kid I was so bored the only time I had fun was when I had to play that game what was it croquet that was so much fun man I miss you and Robert so much!! You’ve always been everyone’s Rock it’s weird cuz sometimes I feel like I can feel you telling me it’s going to be okay I love you so much! And I can’t believe what you’re passing has done to the family it’s like a bunch of sharks they sold your house I heard I can’t believe it like it was nothing like they had no memories there. I remember almost falling in the pond I remember every addition you ever put on that house every cat you ever got I love you with my soul you took apart of my soul with you and you know that I love you dearly know that I’m thinking of you always ❤️❤️
Vanessa K Viveros says
February 12, 2025 at 5:29 pmDear Aunt Glenda,
We will greatly miss Christmas parties at you house and mashed potatoes. Thank you for all the love over the years and welcoming us into your home. I hope you are having a blast with Uncle Robert and all the fur babies that have crossed the rainbow bridge before you.
Love Vanessa, Andy, Aurora, James and Anna
Michelle Michalski Kerstetter says
February 12, 2025 at 5:57 pmGlenda,
What to say?
I still cannot believe you are gone. I for the life of me cannot think of a single day in this World without you in it! You have Always been the Glue, the Peacekeeper and the one place I know I can always go if I need Chocolate and a hug!! I remember sitting on the swing by the pond with my Walkman listening to the Judds one day, making fudge, getting ready for Homecoming Court at your house, and spending Every single Christmas I could at your house! I have so many wonderful memories I only wished Payton had them too. However God has a plan and would never want us to suffer! You are 1 in a million! Now I know your finally with Robert and all your “babies” and I’m at peace knowing your at peace! 💖 We love you so much Glenda!
Love Always,
Your favorite great niece Michelle & Payton Kerstetter
Stephanie Arnold says
February 12, 2025 at 8:24 pmI will always remember the beautiful person that Glenda was and the wonderful Christmas gatherings growing up. You will be missed but the memories will stay forever.
Love, Stephanie Arnold
Cathy Scott says
February 13, 2025 at 8:09 amGlenda is my Aunt, friend, “big sister”. Although we are sad down here I know she is having a wonderful reunion and celebration with family, loved ones, friends and especially all her cats. Their “momma” is home forever. We will see each other again.
Love and miss you,
Cathy