Emily Wells (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Emily Lynn Wells, 20, passed away from this earth on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Emily was born October 25, 1993 in Bolivar, MO to Lori Snodgrass and Kevin Wells.
Emily was raised in Bolivar and graduated from Bolivar High School in 2012. Prior to Emily’s diagnosis of AML (Leukemia) she was attending Southwest Baptist University with a dream of being a nurse. Emily enjoyed PBR, listening to country music, fishing and hanging out with friends.
She worked as an aid for Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, MO and at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO on the Cardiac floor.
Her grandparents, Bob and Marjorie Smith and Kent Snodgrass and Cousin Lesli Slack preceded her in death.
She is survived by her parents Lori and David Snodgrass of the home and Kevin Wells of Bolivar; Brother Doran Snodgrass of the home and sister Tiffany Wells of Bolivar; Grandparents Wayne and Connie Presley of Bolivar and Jerry and Janice Wells of Bolivar; Kay Snodgrass and Chuck Beers of Bolivar. Aunts and Uncles, John and Cinda Smith, Bolivar, Larry and Donna Smith, Morrisville, Darren and Heather Smith, Strafford, Jeff and Katrina Wells, Bolivar, Susan and Stacy Melton, Dadeville, Sondra and Alan Rogers, Morrisville, Candy Smith, Greenfield, IN, Jan and Steve Norton, Nixa, Jeanette and Jeff Jump, Bolivar and Janelle and Scott Nelson, Bolivar. She leaves behind numerous other family members. And best friend Casey Kelley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in Emily’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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