Dorothy Mildred Snell, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born Oct. 30, 1927, in Norwood, Ky. to the late Howard and Zelma Halcomb; and she came here from Middletown, Ohio in 1987.

She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales. She enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her family and dog, Maggie.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Clyde J. Snell; daughter, Pamela Anderson (Jerry) of Lake Wales; sister, Susan Peterson (Greg) of Seattle, Wash.; brother, G.W. Halcomb (Betty) of Middletown, Ohio; three grandchildren, Todd Hearn (Sandi), Rusty Hearn (Jeannie) and Mindy Hearn White (Wesley).

Funeral service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Rev. Barry Hooten officiating.

Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.