Ms. Lula ("Mary") C. Snell

October 30, 1941 - July 26, 2016

Lula Carrie Snell aka Mary Alice made her transition to heaven on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Rosie Smith; two brothers, David Smith and Enos Smith and a son, Lavonne Snell Sr. She was born as Mary Alice Smith in Marvell, Arkansas; the daughter of Enos Smith and Rosie Lee Wilson. She later found out her legal name was Lula Carrie on the birth certificate that was submitted by the mid-wife. Lula was a rambunctious child who excelled in all of her interests and was given the nickname “Tutt.” She was a daddy’s girl who often quoted nuggets of wisdom as an adult that her father taught her. To this day she is loved and respected throughout the Marvell community by family and friends. Lula moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1967 and married Wiggins Snell Jr. and from that 27 year union she gave birth to two sons. Upon her departure she leaves to mourn a loving daughter and sons, Pamlir Roshell Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lavonne Snell Sr. (deceased) Kalamazoo, Michigan and Tyrone Curtis Snell Sr. (Michelle) of Kalamazoo, Michigan; three grandchildren, Lavonne Snell Jr., Tyrone Curtis Snell Jr., and Brea’ Ashten Snell; one great grandson, Adrian D.J. Snell; nieces, nephews, cousins and step-children. Lula lived and was known on the Northside of Kalamazoo for her outstanding cooking and opening her home to family, friends and those in need. Lula’s place of worship for 39 years was Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Upon arriving in Kalamazoo her main objective was to be a good wife and mother. Thus she loved her children and grandchildren to no ends. Lula was a self-assured woman who lived her principals; God’s Word, cherished wisdom, was independent and fought hard for those she loved and for what she believed in. She lived the life that God purposed her to live. Lula will be missed dearly by family and friends.