MARY KATHRYN ‘KATHY’VIEL SNOOK

Mary Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Viel Snook, 83, of League City and Iola, Texas passed away on November 17, 2024.

She was born in Houston, Texas on September 26, 1941. Kathy graduated from Incarnate Word High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Sam Houston State Teachers College.

She was married to Ret Colonel and former Grimes County Judge Colonel Larry Snook on August 4, 1963.

Kathy had a career as teacher for Iola Independent School District where she cared very much for the education and success of her students. She taught English, Fine Art and Theater Arts. Kathy was a member of the Officers Wives Club and volunteered with many projects including the OWC Thrift Store. She was an incredible artist and pursued that passion her entire life creating beautiful watercolor paintings, pottery, stained glass, etchings, batik and sketches.

She is survived by her husband Larry Snook; children. Kelly Snook, Dave Snook and wife Sarah Snook, and Gary Snook and wife Ellen Snook; grandchildren, Nicholas Boles, Michael Snook, Lauren Snook, Sadie Snook and Ben Snook; great grandson, Kaleb Boles, brother Paul Viel and sister Elaine Viel and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, at American Heritage Funeral Home.

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