Mary Louise Gray Snead was born in Steubenville, Ohio on January 27, 1933. She is proceeded in death by her parents Dorothy May Leaver Gray, William James Gray, stepfather William Robert Ritter, and grandchildren John Hodges Rennard and Daniel Holman Rennard. She is survived by her beloved husband George Holman Snead Jr., George Wesley Snead, Mark Channing Snead (Lynn), Mary Lynn Lindeman (Mike), and Jeanne Rennard (Tom). Her grandchildren are John Snead (Rachel), Amanda Cowgill (Michael), David Lindeman (Emily), Matthew Lindeman (Morgan), Luke Lindeman, Will Rennard, Nathan Rennard (Marion), Paul Rennard, Samuel Rennard (Isley), Mary Grace Rennard, and Catherine Rennard. Great grandchildren are Seth, Leah, and Grant Cowgill, and Emma, Mark, and Laura Kate Lindeman.
Mary Lou graduated from Montreat College with a teaching degree. She joined First Presbyterian Church 60 years ago. She was active in the Women of the Church and served as the president for two years. Her faith was her foundation. Her joy in life was caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew.