Carmen Snow

Carmen Rae Snow, 59, a dedicated wife, adored mother, Nana, and steadfast friend won her battle with cancer at the feet of Jesus when she was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Her faith, her Heavenly Father, and her family were of the utmost importance to Carmen. She loved spending time with her soulmate, Todd, making their land and house a home, planting, tending to her chickens, geese, and goats, and always creating new adventures for their grandchildren to discover and enjoy. She spent her life pouring godly advice and wisdom into her children to train them up to face the world with a heavenly perspective. As a teacher, she devoted her adult life to educating and equipping young minds to achieve their highest potential — continually encouraging the best in her students. A servant-hearted friend who always stopped to help when she saw a need and an attentive listener, Carmen’s life is a gracious, beautiful example of the unwavering faithfulness and goodness of a mighty God. Carmen was confident Heaven awaited because she believed God is the ultimate Healer and the only way to be saved from our sins. Even in death, her life continues to shine as a light to those who would put their trust in the name of Jesus Christ. A Robert E. Lee High School class of 1982 graduate, Carmen went on to earn her Bachelor’s at Baylor University in Waco in 1986. She was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. After graduation, she began her teaching career that would span more than two decades — fostering a love for learning in the hearts of thousands of elementary students in school districts across East Texas. Carmen married the love of her life in 2006, and they built a life together, raising five strong kids who love God and their family. Todd and Carmen are members of Hideaway Lake Community Church. Carmen is survived by her loving husband, Todd Snow, her sons, Carter Colvin and Clayton Wyman, and his girlfriend McKaela Shirley, and David Snow, his wife, Holley, and their two children, Montgomery and Wynter. She's also survived by her two daughters, Katie Snow and her child, Olive, and Anna Viramontes, her husband, Tony, and their three children, Myla, Kenna, and Kruz. Among those left behind to cherish her memory are six brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents — Richard and Dorothy Gammon, and her father and mother-in-law Neil and Wanda Snow. She’s also preceded in death by her beloved aunt, Glenda Walker. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks for the amazing and unending sympathy and support from countless friends and acquaintances. They are forever grateful for the team at the UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center - North Campus. Funeral service for Carmen will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Hideaway Lake Community Church on 1115 Lake Cross Road, Hideaway, TX 75771. A private, family graveside service will follow. Pallbearers are Sam Payne, Brady Smith, Jake Moorman, Justin Moorman, Stetson Farrell, and Steven Cardenas. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the East Texas Crisis Center. To give, go to https://etcc.org/donate/ and click on Memorial Gift. As we mourn our loss, we also celebrate the promise of heaven. We thank God we know we’ll see our Carmen again.

Carmen Snow

October 16, 1964 - November 19, 2023