Obituary of Karen Lavella Snell
Karen LaVella Snell was born on June 21, 1954 in Tecumseh, Michigan. She was the eldest of four children born from the union of the late Walter Snell and Barbara (Good) Snell. Karen was raised in Dundee, Michigan where she would graduate with the Class of 1972 from Dundee High School.
At an early age, Karen, learned to appreciate the simple things in life. She loved music and often listened to her favorite CKLW tunes on her transistor radio while singing along. She enjoyed animals, but her favorite were cats and kittens always finding a cozy spot to curl up on her lap.
Camping, fishing, and swimming all over Michigan made up Karen’s favorite vacations. She loved to laugh and had a way to quietly tease people that made them laugh too. Karen seemed to remember everything, especially the things you wish she didn’t.
Karen attended the Michigan Institute for the Blind, as she began losing her sight in her early 20’s. She met her canine best friend, Ginger there. Karen would often be found knitting and crocheting beautiful works of art which will be treasured by her family for years to come.
Karen LaVella Snell, age 66, of Monroe, passed away at 10:23am on Monday; March 15, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. In addition to her father: Walter Snell her passing was preceded by both of her paternal and maternal grandparents and several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
To cherish her memory, Karen, leaves her mother: Barbara Snell; one brother: Ronald (Kelle) Snell; two sisters: Diana Good and Nancy (Paul) VanDevelde; nine nieces and nephews; and fifteen great nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather on Saturday; March 20, 2021 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 2:00pm with Pastor Harold Raymond of Dundee Baptist Church officiating. Private inurnment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the state of Michigan mandates, guests will be limited in number, face coverings are required for entry and no food or beverages will be permitted inside the building.
Memorial donations may be made to Humane Society www.monroehumane.org or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org. Online guests may leave words of inspiration or comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.
