Jennifer Ford
Sneed Stinson
Born March 13, 1955 · Died June 5, 2026
Forever in our hearts
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We remember her prayers, her cooking, her contagious laughter—and the love that helped hold a family together.
A life that continues through love
Jennifer F. Stinson was born Jennifer Ford Sneed in Hampton, Virginia, on March 13, 1955. She entered the world alongside her twin brother, Jeffrey Aadil Sneed, into a large family whose roots were firmly planted in Hampton, Phoebus, and the surrounding Virginia region.
To the people who loved her, Jennifer was much more than the dates and places of her life. She was a mother’s concern, a grandmother’s delight, a sister’s familiar presence, a faithful colleague, and a voice lifted in prayer. She loved her family deeply and never wanted to be too far from them.
Her story is one of work and devotion, laughter and loss, journeys taken and homes made. Above all, it is the story of a woman whose love became part of the foundation on which others built their lives.
Rooted in a family of endurance
Jennifer was the daughter of Dorothea Brown Sneed and Stanley Ford Sneed Sr. Through her mother, she inherited the history of a strong and enduring line of Browns. Through her father, family history remembers her as the granddaughter of Captain William Sneed of Hampton, Virginia, and Mattie Pigott Sneed.
Jennifer came from Dorothea and Stanley, who raised eight children.
The life Jennifer and Ronnie built
In her twenties, Jennifer, a beautiful young model, married Ronnie Stinson, a gifted artist, inventor, and business owner. Together they welcomed four children: Najla, Jarah, Joshua, and Caleb. Their shared life brought together creativity, responsibility, the hopes of young parents, and the daily work of making a home.
Ronnie’s place in the family extended beyond his marriage to Jennifer. Dorothea loved her son-in-law and admired his ability to sew—a creative gift they shared. She, too, found joy in sewing, knitting, and crocheting. The family remembers Ronnie purchasing a home in Georgia for Jennifer’s parents, an act of care that remains part of their shared history.
Jennifer and Ronnie began growing their family in California before returning to the South. Like so many parents, they wanted opportunity and security for their children. Looking back, their family sees that much of the dream they sought was already taking shape in the life they were building together.
The storm they weathered together
The family remembers the 1993 Storm of the Century as a test of that strength. Snow kept them at home for days, the electricity went out, and familiar comforts gave way to the immediate work of keeping their children safe.
Ronnie drew on his hunting skills to help feed the family. Jennifer tended to their children and comforted the household. They relied on God, one another, and the abilities each brought to their home. In their family’s memory, those days remain a story of faith, resourcefulness, and partnership.
They survived together. The courage and care they showed in that season belong to their children’s history and deserve to be remembered with love.
The heart of her family
Jennifer was the loving mother of four and proud grandmother of seven. Her family remembers her as its backbone: dependable, prayerful, concerned for everyone’s well-being, and determined to keep loved ones connected.
Having been born a twin herself, Jennifer later gave birth to twins—a beautiful continuation of a bond that had been part of her life from its very beginning.
She expressed love through meals, prayers, advice, concern, and presence. What once felt like ordinary moments now holds extraordinary meaning: the sound of her voice, the food she prepared, and the reassurance of knowing that she cared.
Food, joy, and contagious laughter
Jennifer loved cooking with a passion. Preparing food was one of the ways she brought people together and made them feel cared for. Her meals offered more than nourishment; they offered a reason to gather.
She also loved a good comedy. Her contagious laugh could draw everyone around her into the moment. Alongside her strength and seriousness of faith, there was warmth, humor, and a joy her family will always remember.
A life of faithful service
Jennifer was a proud employee and member of Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union, where she devoted more than thirty years of service. Her work became an important part of her life and reflected the commitment, dependability, patience, and loyalty her family knew so well.
Her contribution was made day by day. Through her work and the responsibilities she carried at home, Jennifer helped sustain the people and institutions around her. Hers is one of the many lives through which a community—and a country—is built.
A woman of prayer
Jennifer believed firmly in the Bible. She feared and honored the Heavenly Creator, trusted His Word, and prayed for the people she loved. Faith accompanied her through motherhood, work, grief, change, and the responsibilities of everyday life.
The scriptures she shared offer a window into that trust. Isaiah 41:10 speaks of God’s presence, strength, help, and sustaining care. Isaiah 54:17 speaks of protection and the assurance that no weapon formed against His servants will ultimately prevail.
Her family remembers those passages alongside the life she endeavored to live: loving faithfully, praying continually, and finding the courage to keep going. Her prayers remain among the gifts they carry with them.
Psalm 23
King James Version
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
The love she leaves with us
Jennifer deeply missed her parents, Dorothea and Stanley, and carried her love for them beyond their passing. Her family also remembers her siblings Alimah and Rodnel, who went before her. In faith, those who love Jennifer find comfort in imagining her reunited with the people she had longed to see.
Jennifer passed away on June 5, 2026. Her life continues to matter in the lives of Najla, Jarah, Joshua, Caleb, her seven grandchildren, her twin brother, her surviving siblings, and the extended family she helped hold together.
It continues in the family she and Ronnie created, the cousins raised together, and the community she served for more than three decades. It continues whenever someone cooks a familiar meal, remembers her laughter, speaks her name, or finds comfort in a prayer she once shared.
Jennifer Ford Sneed Stinson was a woman of faith, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a guardian of family. We honor the fullness of her life—with gratitude for all she gave, tenderness for all she carried, and love that does not end.
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