Dear brothers and sisters at Messiah,
Our sister in Christ MaryAnn Snell was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at the age of 78. MaryAnn became a member of Messiah in 1976; she served as Messiah's choir accompanist for many years, and was faithful in worship until she was no longer able to attend regularly, due to illness.
We mourn MaryAnn's passing with her sister Marlene Anderson, her daughters Sonya Roach & Karla Finn, and all of her family and friends. But we also rejoice that MaryAnn is free from her earthly sufferings, and is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
The funeral service for MaryAnn will be held at Messiah on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am, with visitation beforehand beginning at 9:30 am. A luncheon will be held in Messiah’s fellowship hall immediately after the service, followed by the committal at Fairplains Cemetery in Grand Rapids. MaryAnn's complete obituary will be available at Reyers North Valley Chapel's website soon.
Please keep all those who knew and loved MaryAnn in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our sister MaryAnn during her earthly life, especially for calling her to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort Marlene, Sonya, Karla and all the survivors who mourn MaryAnn's death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Him,
Pastor Eric Black & Rick Krueger
Messiah Lutheran Church
MaryAnn Snell, 1946-2024
