Kay Ellen

Snyder

Kay Ellen Snyder, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana joined her Heavenly family Friday, November 13, 2026, at Kendallville Manor Nursing and Rehab in Kendallville.

She was born December 6, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Kenneth and Frieda (McCallie) Grabhorn.

Kay earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University majoring in Mathematics with minors in Psychology and German. She worked in data processing at Lincoln National Life in Fort Wayne and later held administrative positions at McCray Memorial Hospital and Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

Kay was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attending the Dowling Ward in Kendallville. She taught youth seminary classes at church for many years and enjoyed sharing her faith and knowledge with young people. She was also an active member of the Cole YMCA, where she taught aerobic swim classes.

In her free time, Kay enjoyed reading and was a talented seamstress. She found joy in being with her family and her many interests. She always looked for opportunities to share her talents with others.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy (Steve) Kline of Kendallville; two sons, Dr. Gary (Clare) Snyder, M.D. of Plain City, Ohio and Cary (Audrey) Snyder 33°, of Dillsboro; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Colonel Larry (Juanita) Grabhorn, M.D., U.S.A. (retired) of San Antonio, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Eric Snyder; and a brother, Jerry Grabhorn.

Visitation will be Monday, November 16, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville and one hour prior to the funeral services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Bishop Jeff Williams officiating.

Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

Pallbearers will be Shaun Snyder, Gregory Kline, Matthew Kline, Daniel McDonald, Benjamin Apgear, Kyle Spoelker, Justin Wiza and Gabriel Hemsoth.

Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville.

View a video tribute after Monday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com