Nancy Carrol Snyder

December 20, 1938 - August 13, 2018

Nancy Carrol Epperson Snyder, age 79, of St. Petersburg, Florida formerly of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home with her daughter, Jennifer at her side. She was born on December 20, 1938 in Mishawaka to Maurice and Ruth Dutoi. Nancy attended Mishawaka High School. On August 9, 1958 she married Virgil H. Epperson Jr, who preceded her in death on Sept.22, 1990. On January 29, 1994 she married Earl Lynn Snyder, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2016. During her years of working she worked at Kresge’s of So. Bend, Bercliff of Mishawaka, and Fargo Assembly of Mishawaka. After retiring, she opened a little knick knack shop in So. Bend called “Boutique of Treasures”. With her love for the Lord, she was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Mishawaka, IN until the mid-80’s and Cedar Road Missionary Church of Osceola, IN. Nancy leaves to cherish her memories and her love through her children; Jennifer (Dennis) Epperson-Fowler of St. Petersburg, FL, Kenneth Epperson of Edwardsburg, MI and Christine (Scott) Mead of Avon Park, FL; and her grandchildren; Kaci (Eric) DeMaegd, Frances Lipsky, Michael M. Lipsky, Korry (Jessica) Baloun, Dustin (Tori) Epperson, Michael J. (Dedra) Bidlack, Brandi Bidlack and Eric Bidlack. Nancy was blessed also to have 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her half siblings; Janet Lomaugh of South Bend, Gary (Marcia) Murray of Albuquerque, NM, Marcia (Jess) Hoover of Sierra Vista, AZ and Paul (Carol) Murray, Jr. of Surprise, AZ as well as extended members of the Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Brandy Szynalski Family, Mr. & Mrs. Donnie Menzie, The Dutoi Family, The Epperson-Lomax Family, and The E. Snyder Family. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Rose (Koluszar) Dutoi; Ruth (Meek) and Paul Murray Sr., brother Donald L. Dutoi, step siblings Phyllis Dejaegher,Donald (Bud) Murray and Richard Lee Murray.. Nancy was a woman of many talents that she shared with others through Tupperware parties, Avon and Merri Mac to mention a few. She shared these talents and passion with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Prayer Groups, numerous church functions, catering and creating flower arrangements for weddings and graduations. In her past times, you would find her with crossword puzzles, coloring books, and tinkering with seasonal flower arrangements to many levels inside and outside of her home. Her love for mother nature took her on numerous drives out into the country to look at the seasonal color changes that mother nature and god created while listening to her old time country and gospel music. Nascar and drag racing was another past time interest she loved for many years. Over all, Nancy had a heart of gold for others and she built her home with love, passion and open arms to many kids her children and grandchildren were friends with that for over 40 years these people still call her mom or grandma. Special thanks to Grasso Funeral Services of Largo, Florida and Palmer Funeral Home of So Bend, Indiana for all the gudience and help to make Mom's service a beautiful day for her. A celebration of life for Nancy will be held on Aug 27th at Palmer Funeral Home~River Park on. Donations in lieu of flowers: Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760-9962 or In memory of Toby J. DeMaegd’s Great Grandmother Nancy Epperson Snyder, Beacon Children’s Hospital, 615 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Online condolences may left for Epperson Snyder Family at www.grassofuneral.com and. www.palmerfuneralhomes.com