LaVada Marie Snelling Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of LaVada Marie Snelling (Wichita, Kansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 21, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mearle Balch and Steven R. Balch; and her brother Gary. She is survived by: her daughters, Cathy Nesbit (Terry) of Wichita, KS, Cindy Harrold (Chris) of Wichita, KS and Christy Sponsel (Mike) of Garden Plain, KS; her stepsons, Michael Snelling and Brad Snelling (Leslie); her grandchildren, Tara Moon (Chad), Josh Nesbit (Emmy), Shelby Turner (Matt), Bryce Woods (Michelle), Jody Ellingson (Mike), Jammie Atkins (Michael) and Christopher Sponsel (Madeline); and her stepgrandchildren, Isaac Snelling, Samuel Snelling and Carly Sananikone. She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in LaVada Marie Snelling 's name.
