Rebecca “Carol” Snowden, 69, of Beaumont, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 from a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her most beloved friends and family.
She was born on August 6, 1947, in Danville, Virginia, to Rebecca Elizabeth and Sam Whitfield Boaze. She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She was an active member and alum of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. She was a devoted volunteer in the Beaumont community; she was active in the Junior League and the Heritage Society, among many other things. She also worked as an interior designer for many years.
Carol lived every aspect of her life sincerely, kindly and passionately whether among friends or family. She touched the lives of every person she met whether it was with a lifelong friend or a chance meeting at the grocery store.
Rebecca is survived by her husband, Eddie Snowden, of Beaumont; daughter, Courtney Snowden, of Beaumont; and Carley Holmes and her husband, Jimmy, of San Antonio; mother, Rebecca Boaze, of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Katherine Holmes, Carolyn Grace Holmes, and Clayton Holmes.
She is preceded in death by her father, Sam Boaze; and brother, Sam Boaze, Jr.
A gathering of Mrs. Snowden’s family and friends will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, March 24, 2017, with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. There will be a reception at the Broussard’s Centre, 1775 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, following her funeral service. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Highway 90 West at Greenpond Road, Beaumont.
A special thanks to Harbor Hospice and all of the people at MD Anderson Hospital who supported her fight for so long.
