Mamie L. Snead

I Mamie Quickley Snead (nee Gilliam), was born October 9, 1932 to the late Frederick Douglas and Nannie Gilliam in Baltimore, MD I departed this life on June 24, 2015 and have gone to receive my reward for a race well done. I received my education a Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools, as well as Southern High Night School. I truly enjoyed my life growing up with sisters and brother, Ethel, Helen, and Joyce, all who preceded me in death. I loved them very much. I met the late John Quickley, and we united in Holy Matrimony. There were four children born to this union: Roland, Nadine, Claudette, and Lynette. Thereafter, I met the late James Snead, and we were united in Holy Matrimony. To this union one child was born, Pamela. I truly loved my family very much, enjoyed being there for the, I also delighted in guiding them in the right direction toward Jesus Christ. During my early life I accepted Christ as my personal Savior, and I was baptized. I became a dedicated member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where I served faithfully. In 1957 I moved to Fairfield. Since I was unable to get to my Church I carried out the Baptist Covenant by writing with the First Baptist Church of Fairfield , under the leadership of the late Ernest Williams. I worked faithfully and was dedicated to my church. I sang in both the Senior and Mass Choirs. My days spent were happy and joyous ones. I was Camp Fire mother for the Camp Fires Girls, Inc., which I enjoyed immensely. Every Christmas, I looked forward to taking the girls to the Municipal building, where we would pin mittens on the Christmas tree. In 1968, I moved back to the city and right away I renewed my membership with My Sinai Baptist Church. At Mt. Sinai I sang in Senior Choir II, the Womenfolks’s Chorus, the Sanctuary Choir,and the Voices of Sinai. In addition to this, I served as President of the Pastor's Aide. I was also a member of the Tape Ministry and a Bible Class student. I was actively involved as a Delegate to the Maryland Baptist Convention, In the Convention, I served as a member of the Convention choir, Recording Secretary for the Women's Auxiliary (four years), and Registrar for Annual Sessions. I loved to sing You could always depend on me to sing a solo, even when I wasn't feeling well. I would say, “Yes . I will be glad to sing. I will do the best I can”, I was a very jolly person. I love to laugh and always keep others laughing too, My motto was laugh, pray, and smile your troubles. Away I loved people, and would do anything to help them I had the opportunity to minister to the sick by spending time caring for the heart and cancer patients. Many a time I would leave my home to stay with someone who needed a caregiver close by. To live on my own amongst my peers I spent my last years with friends my own age at the Ellerslie Apartments. I enjoyed numerous activities at Ellerslie, I was President of the Golden Keys Club and volunteer in the Eat Together program. In addition to this, I worked as a Rebate Monitor and Housing guard for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. In 1992, I was forced to resign because of my health. While living at Ellerslie I united with a church within walking distance, St James Free Baptist Church. At St. James, I was just as dedicated as I had been at my previous church, I sang in the choir and became part of the Missionary Ministry. Having enjoyed a full and happy life here on Earth, I now must go to a better place and be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I leave to Cherish my memories: one son, Roland; four daughters, Nadine, Claudette, Lynette, and Pamela; one adopted son, Avon, three sons-in-law Ervin, Lewis and Dana; twelve grandchildren (one preceded me in death); a dedicated aid, Jacqueline Carter; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives, and friends.

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Mamie L. Snead

October 9, 1932 - June 24, 2015