Doreen Bernice Snyder, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away  on February 1, 2025 at Trellis Hospice Home in Winston Salem NC. Doreen Snyder was born on March 1, 1957 in Brooklyn NY, at Cumberland Hospital. She attended Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, NY. Doreen worked at Luitpold Pharmaceutical for 12 years before she retired and relocated to NC. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and talking on the phone with her cousin Pat.  Doreen loved cooking and everyone enjoyed her fried fish.  She had a down to earth personality and a smile that could light up a room. Her  favorite musical artist was R Kelly. She loved  shopping on Amazon and at Walmart.  Doreen's favorite game shows were "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make A Deal".

Doreen was like a second mother to her niece, Taynay Washington who has always been by her side, and her nephew, Wise Pearson.  They  sat and talked and laughed for hours together. She loved them both dearly.  Doreen was a very strong black woman. She was known for speaking her mind,  no matter what and having a sparkling clean house. Doreen loved her three sons, Poppa, Daryl and Rahsha with all of her heart. She had a saying "if you mess with my boys you have to deal with me". Doreen will always be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Doreen was preceded in death by her father, Warren Snyder; mother, Shirley Banks; brother, Daryl Snyder; and sister, Teresa Williams.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel Snyder (Tanisha), Daryl Snyder, and Rahsha Snyder (Hattie Snyder); grandchildren,  Kharindia, Jah'Quiahaya, Brionna, Liam, Kristen, Omari, Isaiah, and Shakarlie; one great granddaughter, Keviyah; her siblings, Wise Snyder, Raheen Banks, and sister, Karen Barnes;  her brother-in-law, Calvin Williams; sister-in-law, Cheryl Snyder; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Saturday at the Chapel.