Golda Snider Wilson

Wilson, Golda Snider of Chester, VA, died on September 29, 2026. She was born September 10, 1934, in Ripley, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Lawrence "Bud;" three sons, Rodney (Joann Berrian) of Greeneville, TN, Jeff (Merri) of Dobson, NC, and Steve (Tammy) of Oak Island, NC; grandchildren, Amanda Porter (Chadd) of Chesterfield, VA, Danny Wilson (Amanda Bell) of Berkeley, CA, and Lauren Hibler (Eric) of Concord, CA; great-grandchildren, Georgia Anne Porter, June Lucia Wilson, Rose Orion Wilson, Forrest Lincoln Wilson, and Owen Lawrence Hibler; sister, Berta Moffett of Russellville, OH; brother, Ronnie Snider (Sheryl) of Cincinnati, OH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren by marriage were welcomed into her family. She was preceded in death by a son, Tim Wilson, and a sister, Karen Snider.

Golda attended Wilmington College, where she received her teaching certificate in 1955 to teach in the state of Ohio. She was later employed by Chesterfield County schools, where she retired in 1991. A Christian, she was a longtime member of Chester Presbyterian Church (61 years), where she served as an Elder and taught Sunday School in previous years.

A service of celebration will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; Bright Focus Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871; or Chester Presbyterian Church, Chester, VA. A private service for interment of cremated remains will be held at the Chester Presbyterian Memorial Garden.