Ruth Snowdy

Ruth Carol Bryant Snowdy, 68, of Colonial Heights, VA went to rest in the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2010. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Thomas Snowdy Sr. and her children, Thomas "Chobby" Snowdy Jr. & Gina, children: Natassja, Nathan, Nicholas, Noel. Naomi Snowdy & Dean Hannah, children: Katie, Josh, Caleb. Karen & Dan Kostrub, children: Dustin, Ashley, Aly. Andrew Snowdy Sr. & Julie, children: Andrew "Drew" Jr., Lexy, Matthew. Dawn & Scott Stephenson, children: Nicole, Amber, Brantley. Her brothers and sisters: Emmett "Bubba" & Madonna Bryant, Frank Bryant, Naomi Jenkins, Rachel Rollins, Richard Boyette, Jake Boyette, Joe Boyette and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmet C. Bryant Sr. and Lessie Boyette, and brothers, Mills Boyette and Johnny Bryant. Ruth loved many things in life. First and foremost, she was committed to serving God, sharing His love and mercy with everyone. While she worked outside the home, she considered motherhood her most important job. She poured her whole life into her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. Spending time with them brought her the greatest joy. Ruth's love stretched over many cities and states. She is cherished by all who were blessed to be a part of her live. She leaves a legacy of love, firmly transplanted from her heart to ours. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 in New Market, Virginia, with Dr. Richard Bendall officiating. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Petersburg Seventh-day Adventist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.