Margaret Claire Rash Snyder, of Woodstock, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family just 2 days shy of her 86th birthday. She is now absent from the body and in the presence of her Savior.
She was born in Rome, GA to Oscar Norwood Rash and Mary Claire Lowman Rash. Claire was the oldest of 3 children.
She was predeceased by her son John Alan Burkhalter, her sister Elizabeth 'Betty Anne' Rash Roberts, and her nephew John Roberts.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert D Snyder. Their marriage was devoted to loving each other and serving Christ & others. She is also survived by her daughter, Trudy Anne Burkhalter McCleskey and son-in-law Kirk McCleskey who blessed her with 7 grandchildren: Matthew-27, Benjamin-25 (Avery), Madeline-23 (Jake), Bridget-20, Mark-18, Bryson-13, and Michael-9 and her 2 great granddaughters, Joelle-3 and Teddi Grace McCleskey-1; Her brother Oscar Norwood Rash (Janice), nephews Brandon Rash, Curt Roberts (daughter Nikki), niece Jennifer Rash Hill (Jason) and their children Hayden and Kaitlyn.
Her lifelong hobbies included playing the piano, painting, doting on and praying for her daughter and grandchildren. She was an active member of many ladies Bible study groups for over 30 years and most recently Resurrection Anglican Church. She faithfully shared her story of redemption with family, friends, and strangers.
The family will celebrate her life with a small gathering on Saturday May 2 at 12pm at the Colbert City Cemetery in Colbert, GA.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com. Lakeside Funeral Home 121 Claremore Drive Woodstock GA 30188 ph. (770) 293-2757 is honored to assist the Snyder family.