Marcia Lynn (Smith) Sneed of Leonard, Texas, passed away July 17, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on December 7, 1932 to George Truett Smith and Aline Vivian (Cline) Smith in Leonard, Texas. She married Harold Dean Sneed on April 20, 1991, in Fannin County, and he preceded her in death on January 31, 2019.
Marcia was born and raised in Leonard. She was a graduate of Leonard High School. She continued with her studies at East Texas State University where she received her Masters in Science in 1982. Marcia enjoyed teaching. She was an elementary educator at Celeste ISD. She even had experience teaching in Utah. She became the school principal prior to her retirement in 1991. In 1993, Harold and Marcia dedicated 10 years to missionary work with Northwest United States Missions through her church, Church of Christ.
Marcia is survived by her two daughters, Carol Cruse Dutilly, and Tracy Hampton of Leonard, Texas; grandson, Michael Shane Peterson; Brother, Larry Smith of Leonard, Texas; niece, Lisa Smith of Leonard, Texas; cousin, Billie Jean Piper of Wolfe City, Texas; stepchildren, Mike and Rick Sneed and a host of loving family.
She was preceded in death by both parents George and Aline Smith, and husband Harold Dean Sneed.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Leonard Cemetery, 406 S State Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452.