Janice Snowden

Janice Snowden was born on September 27, 1952, in Delight, Arkansas, to the union of Jerry C. Furlow and Minnie Ola Brooks Furlow.

She was a lifelong member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. A devoted fan of the Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots, Janice enjoyed cheering for her favorite teams and sharing in the excitement of every game.

Janice always looked forward to returning home for family gatherings, where she could enjoy good food, laughter, and the simple joys of southern living. In her spare time, she loved cooking and cleaning while listening to the blues and southern soul music. She found peace and patience while fishing — a pastime that reflected her calm spirit and appreciation for life’s quiet moments.

Janice departed this life on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Snowden and her parents, Jerry C. Furlow and Minnie Ola Brooks Furlow; her brothers, Roy Lee Reed (January 13, 2019) and Jerry L. “Pluke” Furlow (July 22, 2017); a grandson, Leonard Anthony Snowden, Jr.; two nieces, Shanika R. Martin (2015) and Malissia Reed Tolliver (2023) and a nephew, Kenny Snowden (2014) and two great-nephews, Daniel Tolliver and Darius Martin (2011).

She leaves to cherish her children, Tangylena Snowden, Leonard Snowden and Matthew Snowden all of Fitchburg, MA; five grandchildren; Christopher Snowden, Amanda E. Snowden, Mickalous Snowden, Isaiah Snowden, and Mickira Snowden; her great-grandchildren, Sofiah Snowden, Alias Snowden, Saylor Snowden, Aubriella Snowden, Qua’Zay Snowden, and Reina Snowden; sisters, Maude E. Nelson (Ralph) of Hot Springs, AR, and Mary A. Penny (Rickey) of Delight, AR; and her sisters-in-law, Catherine Reed, Dorothy Meeks, Ethel Snowden, and Alfrita Brown; brothers-in-law, Cota Snowden (Maria), John Snowden, Lawrence Snowden, James Snowden (Margie) and Roy Snowden (Monica). She also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends as well as several children she mentored.

Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be shared at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Dixon, eulogist and Rev. Travell Green, officiant. The interment will be at Harrison Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Derrik Dixon, Rodney Gentry, Fernell Jones, Adrian Meeks, Jamico Snowden and Jamall Tidwell.