Patsy Jean Hunt Snipes, 82, passed away on June 16, 2026, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease and complications from a recent fall.

Patsy was born in Garner, North Carolina, to Ruthie Wollard Hunt and Joseph B. Hunt. She carried her North Carolina roots with her throughout her life, bringing warmth, Southern cooking, humor, and a welcoming spirit wherever she lived.

Patsy was married to John Philip Snipes Sr., and together they raised two sons, John Philip Snipes Jr. and Shane Snipes. She was proud of her sons and encouraged them to spread their wings, try new things, and become fully themselves.

After retiring, Patsy moved to Beaufort in 2007, where she spent many happy years near family. She enjoyed being close to her sister and brother, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends who became part of her everyday life in the Lowcountry. Her home was a place of kitchen-table conversations, family visits, holidays, and simple kindness.

Patsy loved dancing, especially the Carolina shag, the cha-cha, and the old soul music that could still bring a smile to her face. She enjoyed mystery novels, Tweety Bird, flowers, day lilies, bulbs sprouting in pots around her house, and chocolate. She liked to joke, “I’m not an alcoholic, but I’m a chocoholic.”

She also had sayings her family and caregivers will always remember, including “I’m kicking and ticking” and “You’re on my gratitude list.” These phrases captured Patsy’s humor, spirit, and determination. She was a woman with spark, even in ordinary moments.

Patsy had a generous heart and was quick to offer a compliment. She made people feel welcome and important. Even as Alzheimer’s changed her life, her caring remained. She continued to greet loved ones with familiar questions, warm comments, and loving phrases that made each visit feel special. This reminded her son, Shane, we only have each moment so make them joyful and fun ones.

Patsy spent her final years at NHC in Bluffton, where she continued to offer compliments and kindness to those who visited her room. Her family and friends are grateful for the time they had with her and thankful for the NHC team who gave her daily care.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, John Philip Snipes Sr.; her parents, Ruthie Wollard Hunt and Joseph B. Hunt; and her sisters, Louise and Phyllis. She is survived by her sons, John Philip Snipes Jr. and Shane Snipes; her brother, Clifton Hunt; and extended family and friends in North and South Carolina who loved her dearly.

A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held on August 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort SC. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, South Carolina Chapter, in honor of Patsy and all families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Patsy will be remembered for her kindness, her humor, her love of dancing, flowers, chocolate, and the way she made people feel loved. And as she would say, “See ya later, alligator,” followed by “After a while, crocodile.”

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Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Snipes family with arrangements.