Mary Orlena Sneed, 92, of Russell Springs KY, the widow of the late Bro. E.L. Sneed, earned her reward, passed from this earthly life and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2025. "Lena” as she was fondly called, was born in Adair County on September 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Jim and Gertrude Scott Brown.
At the young age of 6, Ms. Lena made her profession of faith in Christ Jesus. Her faithful servitude continued throughout her life, being a devoted pastor’s wife and later, after their son, Gene, surrendered to ministry, a devoted pastor’s mother. There were countless Sundays Ms. Lena would feed over 50 people after church. She was a seamstress, taking in alterations and sewing projects for everyone over the years. In younger days, Ms. Lena worked at the Brown Hotel in Louisville and then for seven years, ran their family restaurant in Russell Springs, The Burger Palace.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Eugene Sneed of Russell Springs
Special friend (who was thought of as a daughter): Jeannie Richard of Campbellsville
Special nephew: Joe (and Susan) Richard of Russell Springs
2 grandchildren: John-John Richard and Brittany Butrum
3 nephews: Mickey Brown, Donald Brown and Bobby Brown
5 nieces: Donna Jean Branham, Loretta Shake, Trish Cowles, Brenda Brown and Inez Blythe
Along with her parents, Ms. Lena was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bro. Edwin L. Sneed; her brothers: Frank Brown, Herman Brown, Junior Brown, Austin Brown and Benny Brown; her sister, Callie Richard; her half-sister, Bertie Coomer; two brothers-in-law: Cecil Sneed and Kenneth Sneed; two sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Curry and Linda Burton; and her nephew, Arlis Sneed.
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Faith Temple Full Gospel Church in Royville with Bro. John Campbell officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia
Visitation: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home and after 10:00amCT on Thursday at the church
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Faith Temple Full Gospel Church, 2112 West Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 or to the Gideons International for Bible placement.
Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
