Johnnie Mae Sneed

On June 3 1936 in New Willard, Texas, Polk County, a Beautiful baby girl was born at home to Fred & Annie Mae Calip. They named her Johnnie Mae Calip. She was the first born of 5 children. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age. She was also raised by her grandmother Fannie Mae Calip. Her family moved to Houston, Texas where she met and married Lorenzo Martin Edmonson. And to their union were born 2 children Lewis Martin Edmondson * Robbie Nell Edmonson. Years later she met and married Charles Ray Sneed. And to their union were born 5 children. Robert Sneed, Alfred Sneed, Annie Reynolds, Regina Carter and Charles D Sneed. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents Fred & Annie Calip, husband Charles Ray Sneed, son Robert Sneed, daughter Robbie Alexander, Sister Roxie Mccardell grandsons James Wallace Jr„ Joe Cherline, Granddaughter Ebony Sneed, great Granddaughter, Atasia Alexander, and Asia Thomason. SHe is survived by her sister Freddie Speech(Johnny), brothers- Leroy A Kelly Calip. Her children Lewis Edmonson Sr,(Veronica),Alfred Sneed„Annie Reynolds, Regina Carter , Charles Sneed( Ayieko).Grand Kids, Lewis Edmonson Jr„ Stephanie. Lewis Jermaine,Harry Edmonson, Shunta, Kandice, Shawanda, Nyshica, Charles Jr, Keshia,Roderick, Crystal, and Erin. 21 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Johnnie served God until the Lord called her home. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was the president of the choir she taught Sunday school and was the treasurer of the church. She was the lead singer of a group called the Gospel Soldiers. She sang to the Lord all of her life even in her last days. The nurses would say” is she saying something?” And I would tell them no she is singing to the Lord. And when she couldn't sing she hummed to the Lord. If you were around her she would let you know that she loved you and would ask for a kiss. Her joy was her family. Always telling them how to live right. To serve God. To give your life to him. To love and respect everyone. She said I can teach you how to love but I cant teach you how cruel the world can be. She was a person who always left a lasting impression on your mind and heart. She would tell you the truth whether you liked it or not. No sugar coating. To her daughters she would say” Leave something to the imagination be a lady.” And to her sons she would say “Don't go making babies everywhere!!” We never missed a meal. Everyone loved her cooking. She told us to always look out for one another. To stay close. She said always pray for all of my family, And hope that we all meet again in heaven.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “7 1 have fought a good fIght, I have fInished my course, I have kept the faith

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.