Charlotte Ann Snyder, 86, of Watson Township, died Sunday, Oct. 1, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Born July 29, 1931, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Sharp) Gavrun.  On June 26, 1948, she married William R. Snyder and together they raised seven children. He preceded Mrs. Snyder in death on June 6, 2003.  She was a longtime member of Watson Bible Church and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by six children, William (Jan) Snyder, Dave (Cheryl) Snyder, Margaret (Edward) Mottor, John (Connie) Snyder, Martha Miller and Tim (Lisa) Snyder; two brothers, Andy (Gloria) Gavrun and John (Mary) Gavrun; thirty grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

She also was preceded in death by her son, George Snyder; her brother, John Gavrun; and four grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel with a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. Pastor Ray Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in Miner Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlotte’s name to Watson Bible Church, 1626 116th Ave., Otsego, MI 49078 or At the Master’s Feet, P.O. Box 73, Otsego, MI 49078.