Betty Snelling 89 of Bowling Green FL died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Vitas Hospice, Lake Wales, FL.

She leaves behind a legacy carried on by her seven children: three daughters, Ponchettia "Pan" Rivers, Anita Shnell Snelling, both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Sharon D. Carpenter of Bowling Green, FL; four sons, Michael L. Snelling of Bowling Green, FL, Andrew "Tank" Snelling (Sally), Percy J. Snelling (Lori), both of Tampa, FL, and Russell L. Snelling of Bowling Green, FL. She also leaves one loving sister, Bertha Jones of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren, Tabertha D. Paige, Maya Nicole Carpenter, Kezio F. Snelling, and bonus-grandson, Ambulai Poppi Jalieba Sr.; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and her beloved Greater Macedonia P.B. Church family.

Viewing will take place on Friday April 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Greater Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, 607 W. Palmetto St. Bowling Green, FL.

Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church , 4531 US-17 Bowling Green, FL. 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Interment Bowling Green Memorial Cemetery-Bowling Green, Fl.