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Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5594639 Life Reflections India Mozell Booker Sneed, affectionately known as “MADEAR” was born December 13, 1939, in Columbus, Texas to the late Rev. Gusta Booker Sr. and the late Gussie Evans Booker. She was the baby girl and the 8th born of 9 precious children. Madear accepted Christ at a young age at Booker Memorial Temple in Columbus, Texas under the pastoral leadership of her father. Madear received her education in Columbus, Texas at Columbus Colored Elementary, Jr. High, and High School where she participated in the Interscholastic League Spelling Bee and was in the Science Club. In 1959, she graduated and was in the top 4 of her class. In September 1959, Madear attended Huston-Tillotson College (now Huston-Tillotson University). In 1960, Madear received her Cosmetologist license and worked for many years at Mr. Pat's Coiffures. Madear was married to the Late Great Pastor A. L. Sneed Sr. and from this union, they were blessed with 3 children. They joined Mt Zion Baptist Church and were faithful ushers until her husband was called into the preaching ministry and organized New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Madear was a committed servant, charter member and leader within the ministry. After their divorce, Madear moved her membership to Solid Rock Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor T. L. Sneed and then to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. A.W. Anthony Mays. She was faithful to the Lord and to those ministries and was in regular attendance and in good standing. In 2006, Madear left only to support her son and his first pastorates. She became a faithful charter member and Mother of the Church at the South Austin Community Church under the pastoral leadership of her son, Bishop A. L. Sneed II. In 1986, Madear attended San Antonio College (SAC) and graduated from Commonwealth Institute, in Houston, Texas. She did extraordinary work and received joy from offering comfort and encouragement to bereaved Families. Madear was staffed by Phillip Upshaw and Richard Funeral Home, King Tears Mortuary, Fuller Sheffield Funeral Home and A Life Celebration by Franklin. Loved ones that preceded Madear in death: Her beloved parents Rev. Gusta Booker Sr. and Gussie Evans Booker and her blessed siblings, in whom she loved: Annie Lou Booker Williams, Mary Elizabeth Booker Wright, Johnny Booker, Martha Booker Johnson, Maud Booker Cooper, Bonnie Marie Booker White, Berna Dean Booker Jones and Dr. Gusta Booker Jr. Left to cherish her memories forever: Her Children Lynda Sneed Scott (Joe), Stephanie D. Sneed and Bishop Arthur L. Sneed II (Viviana); Grandchildren: Tasha Scott, Antoinette Sneed, Ronisha Scott, Ernest Scott, Joshua Scott, Victoria Sneed and Arthur Sneed III “Trey”; Great Grandchildren: Zayden Sneed, Kyla Scott, Erynn Scott, Jah Scott and Ernest Scott; her best friend, Deloris Doyle Lewis; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Family and Friends. “FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"

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India Mozell Sneed

December 13, 1939 - December 1, 2025