Carolyn Jane Snow Carolyn Jane Snow died December 21, 2005, at her home in Branson, Missouri following a brief battle with cancer. Her husband of twenty-seven years, her children and her best friend of forty years lovingly surrounded her. Carolyn was born in Seattle, Washington, February 29, 1940 to Gordon and Virginia Snow. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Dale Smith, sister, Joanna Snow "Rose Red" Cruse of Whidbey Island, Washington, three children - Virginia (Ginger) Gibson, Claire Bolen and husband Michael, and Gordon Folkins and wife Kara, all of Tulsa Oklahoma, one step-daughter, Dr. Jackie Smith and husband Kevin Brown of Guthrie, Oklahoma, three grandchildren - Nick Gibson, Peter and Abby Folkins; and one great grandson, Johnny Brown. Her parents Gordon Wesley and Virginia Lee Snow, brothers Gordon, Robin and Timothy Snow, preceded her in death.

Carolyn wanted everyone to know she was a "crazy hippie chick" who loved to help people. She co-founded the Firehouse Art Station in Norman, Oklahoma, was the first female prison guard in the state of Oklahoma, started Institution Programs, Inc. in the Oklahoma prison system, was a Poet and Potter in Residence and co-founded American Kids, Inc. She loved pimento cheese, strong coffee, Washington State, Ozark Mountains, Seattle, Whidbey Island, cooking and family. Through her work with art and entertainment, she shared her generous gift of Christian spirit. Carolyn was an artist and internationally published poet whose greatest accomplishment and joy came in helping people. Since 1982 she and husband, Dr. Dale Smith, have propelled the American Kids organization to where it is today. Carolyn had many gifts - all of which encompassed a caring for people. Her positive, genuine attitude has made a difference in all of our lives.

Donations for the Carolyn Snow Memorial Fund should be made out to American Kids Inc. Please indicate the fund name in the memo field and send to the American Kids offices located @

American Kids, Inc.

158 Point Royal Drive (lower level)

Branson, Missouri 65616

Carolyn Snow Memorial Service Program

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