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Dateline...Conway Melvina Daniels Snipes, age 84, went Home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and sweetheart, Evans William Snipes, Monday, May 18, 2015. Melvina was born in Horry County, SC, a daughter of the late Jessie Monroe and Mary Ella Capps Daniels. In addition to her husband and parents; Melvina was preceded in death by; four brothers, Eugene, William, J.M., and K.W. Daniels; and four sisters, Estelle D. Stevens, Ruby D. Johnson, Leona D. Dorman, and Alberta D. Jackson. Melvina worked for 10 years at the Clemson Extension in Conway before she and her husband Evans moved to Columbia. They lived in Columbia for several years. While there she worked in the Governors' Office during the James B. Edwards' administration. While employed there she worked with Carroll Campbell, who later became Governor and, also, with Lee Atwater who became the National Chairman for the GOP. Melvina later retired as an Assistant Librarian at HGTC. She attended Coastal Carolina University and was a charter member of the University. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Conway, a member of the church choir for many years, and the Church's Service Club. Melvina and Evans previously served as past Co-Chairs for the church's building fund committee. Melvina also had memberships in the Business and Professional Women's Club, Pilot Club, and the National Association of Senior Friends. She was a member of the Historical Society and the Collins Park Committee serving in the role that secured the beautiful gazebo that is still enjoyed today. Melvina strongly believed in the positive power of music in education. While serving in the BPW she led a drive to install 13 additional music teachers in the Horry County Public School System. Survivors include; her son, Jerry Snipes of Conway and her grandson, Rome Snipes of Surfside Beach, SC; her daughter, Mary Snipes Phillips and husband, Ebbie W. Phillips, of Myrtle Beach, SC; and her sister, Mollie D. Hucks and husband, Henry, of McDonough, GA. She is also survived by very dear and beloved friends; Barbara Copeland, Nancy Hendrick, Jenny Gantt, Vivian Chestnut, and many more. Other special "adopted" friends are Robbie Thigpen and McKenzie Jordan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Conway with Reverend Robert Guffey and Reverend Rocky Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the memorial service. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rome Snipes, Jessie Allen, McKenzie Jordan, Danny Daniels, Michael Daniels, and Kenny Daniels. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Conway, Music Fund or Building Fund, 603 Elm St., Conway, SC 29526. Sign a guestbook and read a full obituary at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.

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Melvina Snipes

June 8, 1930 - May 18, 2015