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Annette Snyder Obituary

Annette Lighthart Snyder Charleston - Annettte Lighthart Snyder, 82, peacefully passed into God's grace on February 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving children. Annette was born in Charleston, SC on June 28, 1939. She graduated from Bishop England High School in 1957. Annette fell in love with William H. Snyder, Jr. and the two were married on December 30, 1961. Annette loved and lived for her family and her children with Bill at her side. The Snyder household was always welcoming, loving and compassionate and the love that Annette and Bill shared with one another was a shining light to all that came to know the Snyder family. Although widowed for the past 20 years, Annette's love of family continued to radiate on her grandchildren, her daughters, her son and their families. Known for her immaculate home and delicious cooking, she was happiest surrounded with family and friends at her home on Folly Beach or supporting her Citadel Bulldogs on game day at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Annette is predeceased by her husband, William H. Snyder, Jr. and her parents, Robert O. Lighthart and Minnie P. Lighthart. She is the mother of Sheryl S. Matthews of Charleston, Lynn S. DeStefano (John) of Charleston and William H. Snyder, III (Gina) of Charleston. She is the proud grandmother ("Nene") to Lynsdey Destefano, John DeStefano, Hunter Matthews, Hope Matthews, Anna-Leigh Snyder, Grace Snyder and Huston Snyder, all of Charleston. She is the cherished sister to Robert O. Lighthart and Barbara Rowland of Charleston and David Lighthart of Columbia. She was her siblings' best friend, their champion and their biggest supporter. Her love will never be forgotten. Arrangements to be private at the request of the family due to ongoing community health concerns. In lieu of flowers, donations in Annette's memory may be made to the Roper Foundation, 125 Doughty St. Suite 790, Charleston, SC 29403, the Scleroderma Foundation, attention: Donations, 300 Rosewood Dr. Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 and the Roper Nursing Scholarship Fund, 125 Doughty St. Suite 790, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2022.

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Associates in Internal Medicine

March 7, 2022

Praying for peace for the family.

Will and Jill Sneed

March 5, 2022

We'll miss seeing her beautiful face. Thinking of you all and sending condolences. Prayers for comfort for your family.

Angus Baker

March 4, 2022

To Billy, Lynn, and all who knew and loved Annette, wishing you love and blessings as Annette departs from the world that she gave so much to. We´ll never forget her support and love for Bill, and her determination with him to get through his illness. We´ll never forget her smile and comfort for all she was with. What a good mother, a good wife, a good person, making the world a better place for all of us.

Becky & Raymond Kassis

March 1, 2022

With sympathy and prayer we wish you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.

Molly Joseph

March 1, 2022

I'll always remember your sweet mom as energetic, bubbly and how much she loved her family ! Such a wonderful person .. and what a gift to have as your mom. She leaves us all with good memories - hope that helps give peace.

james DeVeaux

February 26, 2022

we are sorry for your loss, Annette was a very special person and we shared some happy times together, She will be missed, our love to the family.

Jim Carswell

February 26, 2022

Mrs. Snyder was one of the most gracious people I've known. With her infectious happiness and generous spirit, she made me smile whenever I saw her. Blessings to the Snyder family.

Jim Carswell

February 26, 2022

Mrs. Snyder was one of the most gracious people I´ve known. With her infectious happiness and generous spirit, she made me smile whenever I saw her. Blessings to the Snyder family.

The Reverend and Mrs Patrick Appleget

February 25, 2022

Miss Annette was a wonderful neighbor who warmly welcomed us when we moved to the west side of Folly Beach. She was a lovely woman who had only kind words to say about others. She enjoyed having her children and grands visit to cookout and swim at our beautiful beach. Her warm smile and friendly wave will be missed.

Bettie Williams Westphall

February 25, 2022

Annette and I grew up together. Her parents and mine were good friends. She was as a girl as special as she is described in her obituary. I have lived away from Charleston a long time. But I remain affectionate of old friends and places. I pictured Annette in front of her child -hood home in an instant memory when I read her name.
Sincere wishes of love and comfort in her memory.

Marleen Alexander

February 25, 2022

May God comfort your family during this difficult time. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with Annette when we would see each other on occasion. God Bless!

Howard King

February 25, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to Annette's family. Bill and I were classmates in "R'" Company at The Citadel and we have known Annette for 60+ years. She and Bill moved to Sumter after he got his PhD from Carolina when he went to work for the South Carolina Department of Mental Health before returning to Charleston to go in private practice. After Bill's death she maintained her contacts with his Citadel classmates. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Howard & Nancy King
Citadel 1961

Mayor Tim Goodwin

February 25, 2022

Charlotte and are so sorry to hear of the loss of our friend Mrs. Annette. I know this is a great loss to your family as it is to the Folly Beach Family. We will all miss her radiant smile, and charming wit.

frank way

February 25, 2022

i knew annette ang barbara back in the 50s we shared good times . my prayers to you and her family

Marta Hampton

February 24, 2022

I was so deeply saddened to learn of your precious mother's departure from us! What a grand lady whom I will forever remember! She was always so welcoming to my medical students to learn of her disease for which she suffered for so long!! Oh what an exemplary patient! I could only hope to be as humble and sweet as she was every time! Hang in there as you adjust to her absence. If there is anything we can do, please feel free to reach out to us. If you need sleeping quarters for family and friends, please let us know!
Warmly, Marta and Lex Hampton

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