Shere Ann Snead

Shere Ann was born on May 2, 1954, she was the youngest of seven daughters born to the late James Robert Vaughan & the late Annie Mae (Drummond) Vaughan, Shere was born at home in “The Old Taylor House”, in Black Ridge, Mecklenburg County Virginia. Fondly known as “Mousey” because she was so small, she loved to sing and enjoyed playing in the yard and having breakfast with her sisters. Sundays and Holidays were very special times with the family. For a time the family moved to Richmond and finally settled in Philadelphia Pa. Shere was educated in the Philadelphia School District and graduated from John Bartram High School in 1972. Being a part of a family of faith, Shere loved attending Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she sang on the youth choir and ran on the track team. In 1971 Shere gave birth to her first daughter Erica and with the loving support of her family, she was able to complete school. She always stayed close to home and worked with her parents and sisters to run a successful family grocery store business on 55th and Baltimore Ave. called Vaughn Groceries. After her father’s death she took on more responsibility with the family store while attending Community College. Everyone loved “Mousey”, she was a hard worker, devoted to her family and great friend to those who knew her. In 1976 Shere’s car broke down on 61st & Baltimore Ave, little did she know that the gas station owner of, “Dr. Bob’s Super Service”, would come to fix her flat tire, and would soon become the love of her life, and the man that she would spend the next 50 years of her life with. Robert E. Snead “Bob” lovingly called her Ree. and from their union in 1980 her second daughter Monica was born. Ree actively supported Bob in his next business venture as a certified firearms instructor for South West Indoor Pistol Club for many years. A natural born caregiver to many, she went on to pursue a fulfilling career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her dedication, work ethic, and love for her profession left an indelible mark on those she worked with. Outside of her career, Ree was deeply involved in her community and church, where she dedicated much of her time to uplifting others, and her love for helping people was evident in everything she did. Friends and family often called on her to help care for their loved ones and recalled her contagious laughter, gentle wisdom, and the countless ways she went above and beyond in their times of need. One of her most treasured titles was grandmom but her youthful and sassy spirit preferred the term for Ree-Ree. In her later years, Ree devoted her time to her family. When she wasn’t home caring for Bob, you could always find her at one of her daughters homes, helping with one event or another, spoiling her grand and great grandchildren, and fussing with their dogs. She had a passion for reading, enjoyed gardening, thrift store shopping and cooking for family and friends. On March 16, after a short illness, The Lord called Shere home to rest, and she is now enjoying a perfect fellowship with our Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by her beloved parents James & Annie and Sister Ann, Shere leaves a cherished legacy and extraordinary memories to continue celebrating her life. Her Loving husband Robert “Bob”, 2 Devoted Daughters Erica Bradley (Darryl) and Monica Brooks (Xavier), 5 Adoring Grandchildren: Derrick Bryant, Darryl Bradley Jr., Damaris Bradley, Chase Brooks, and Chaz Brooks, 3 Precious Great-Granddaughters Dyani Bryant, Destini Bryant, and Ariah Maragos. 6 Devoted sisters Vernell Lloyd, Blannie Peterson (Oliver), Jane Wimbish (Earl), Velma Dawkins (Coleman), Bernadine Robinson (James), Gloria Peay (Rudolph ) Sister-in-law Marguerite (Edward), and brother-in-law Cecil Snead (Tonya), Granddaughter in law Tia Bryant, and host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Shere Ann Snead

May 2, 1954 - March 16, 2025