Thelma A. Baxter Greene Snow, 87, of Westfield passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. She was born on March 4, 1939, in Ripley to the late Ethel (Brown Baxter Rex Jones) and Carl Baxter.
Thelma lived a vibrant life centered on faith, family, and the simple joy of connection. After a career at SUNY Fredonia, she retired to Ohio to enjoy life with her beloved husband, Richard "Dick" Snow.
Thelma truly never met a stranger. Her home was a sanctuary of hospitality where a hot cup of coffee was ready the moment a guest arrived -- though you had to keep a close eye on your cup, as she'd likely have it washed and put away the moment you set it down. Known for her "spunky" spirit, she was often the ringleader of mischief with her sisters and a favorite among children, whom she frequently joined in play. An accomplished seamstress and crafter, she once sewed her own wedding dress for a wagon train ceremony and loved teaching others to crochet.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Snow; her son, Leon Greene; bonus sons, Butch and David Snow; bonus grandsons, Tony and Chad; and her great-great-granddaughter, Scarlett. Her legacy lives on through her children, Diana (Eric) Ferry and Donald Greene (Ethel Stanton); her bonus daughter, Charlene Greene; bonus children, Bobby (Ellen) Snow, Ronald (Barbie) Snow, Barb (Robert) Beatman, George (Kathy) Snow, and Helen (Joel) Bearce; nine biological grandchildren, Cherie, Jennifer, Coren, Colleen, Michelle, Donald II, Leanna, Samantha and Dylan; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; bonus grandchildren, Ronald Jr., Jerred, Chucky, Pauline, Mathew, Michael, Tommy, Bobby Jr., Becky, Charlie, Josh and Sean; 38 bonus great-grandchildren; two bonus great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Charles "Toby" (Roxanne) Baxter, Irene Baxter, Jerry (Doris) Rex Sr., Victor (Rose) Rex Sr. and Gloria Lanphere; as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 25 at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church in Westfield. She was laid to rest at Quincy Cemetery in Ripley.
