Obituary of Melissa Smith Snider

Melissa Smith Snider, 54, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida passed away suddenly on May 10, 2021. She was born October 11, 1966 the daughter of Durwood Smith and Betty Pultz. Melissa was a native of Deposit, New York before moving to this area from Deposit, New York in 1976. Melissa had many passions one of those was her work in flooring she especially loved laying tile. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing cards, dancing, collecting antiques and spending time with family and friends. Melissa loved to help in the community by working a yearly school supply drive.

Melissa is survived by her loving daughters, April Vargas, Laura Davis, and Bridgit Williams; her love and partner Ken Yenetti; her loving siblings Bettyann Smtih, Michael Smith, Candice Helt, Sandy Colf, Steve Smith, Karen Smith; her Uncle Kenneth Pultz; her cherished grandchildren Emily Vargas, Daisy Vargas, Lane Davis, Nora Williams, and Audrey Willams. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Durwood Smith and Betty Pultz. 

Services for Melissa will remain private with family. The family will receive friends at a Celebration of Life. Online condolences may be sent to hiers-baxley.com.