Ms. Annette Henretta Snell

In Loving Memory Of Annette H. Snell was born on November 23, 1940, in Ocala, Florida to the union of Henry Brown and Flora Lane Fredericks. She attended Howard Academy School in Ocala, Florida. Annette lived with and was raised by her grandfather Rev. R. M. Lane and grandmother Ruthie M. Lane (both deceased) Annette H. Snell was married to Ceasar Snell at the age of 19. To this union two sons were born, Andre Diricio Snell and Yul Edurado Snell, she divorced in 1965. Annette’s son Andre Snell had three children, Tamikya Lewis (Todd), Marsha Hawks (deceased, February 2020) (Mustafa) and Jahheem Snell. Her son Yul Snell had four children, Ashley Coleman (JaQuavis), DeMario Snell, Yul Snell, II and Yulanai Snell. Annette loved and cherished her seven grandchildren, Ashley, DeMario, Tamikya, Marsha, Yul, Yulanai and Jahheem and five great-grandchildren, Quaye Coleman (mother Ashley), Tozneya Lewis (mother Tamikya Lewis), Nariyah and Nadia Hawks (mother Marsha Hawks). Annette has celebrated many accomplishments throughout her life. Earning her Bachelor and Master Degrees were two accomplishments that she was most proud of. She became a supervisor and a paralegal at Flint Legal Services from 1974 to 1985. On October 7, 1985, the city of Flint, Michigan honored her with October 7th 1985 as Annette H. Snell’s Day. The city of Flint also honored Annette with the key to the City and she also received a Congressional Citation Award from the 1st Congressman, Dale Kildee. This award is given to young Americans from ages 13 ½ to 23, who have been recognized for their initiative, service and achievements, this awards proves how involve Annette was in her community. Every year from 1960 through 1970, Annette received the Chairperson Award from Dr. Melleus Sanders for her outstanding contributions to the city of Flint. Annette deeply cared about the city of Flint, she sponsored legal aid workshops at Mott Community College and Macedonia Baptist Church providing legal help and advice to anyone in need. Annette was also a Civil Service Commissioner and served in Flint, Michigan prior to her moving to Detroit, Michigan in 1985, where she called home until December 30, 2020. Annette was consistently asked to attend legal conferences with the American Bar Association in which she represented the Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Program of Detroit Michigan, from her involvement, Annette was rewarded a Supervisor position in the Private Attorney Involvement Program in Detroit, Michigan. Annette’s key words and mission were to bring the politicians to the ghetto. Because of her passion and endeavors, Annette was able to get the Black Women’s Caucus to sponsor a golf course; E.I. Gordon Church, Mott Community College, and the hotel near Citizens Bank on Saginaw Street.

Ms. Annette Henretta Snell

November 23, 1940 - December 30, 2020