Carolyn Schneider

Carolyn Earvelle Schneider, 81, of Hope, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2024, in her hometown of Artesia, New Mexico where she was born and spent much of her life. A dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Earvelle was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep commitment to her family.

Earvelle worked for many years as a waitress in many of the different towns where the Schneider family lived; she was appreciated by her employers, co-workers, and customers for her friendly nature and work ethic. She touched the lives of many with her generous spirit and willingness to help those around her. Earvelle enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and found joy in the simple pleasures of life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Benjamin Hanna, her mother, Ora Pearl Hanna nee McCabe, her stepfather, Edgar Curtis “Tom” Briscoe, an older sister, Elizabeth Marlene Head, and a younger brother, Wesley Alan Briscoe.

Earvelle is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Francis Darrell Schneider of Hope, New Mexico, a daughter, Thresa Benson, of Lovington, New Mexico, two sons, Michael Schneider of Lubbock, Texas, and Jesse Schneider and wife Patty of Palm Bay, Florida; four grandchildren, Kristen Gonzalez and husband Jerry of Lovington, New Mexico, Jennifer Martinez and husband Adam of Lovington, New Mexico, Casey Schneider of Melbourne, Florida, and Dillon Schneider and wife Gwyneth of Merritt Island, Florida; six great-grandchildren, Garrett Benson, Bastian Gonzalez, Tristan Gonzalez, Iziah Martinez, Pilot Martinez, Abrahm Martinez, and one great-great-grandchild, Zavier Gonzalez.

She is also survived by her sisters Wilma Privetts and husband Bill of Denver City, Texas, and Lana Powell and husband Kenny, of Brownfield, Texas, as well as her brothers Curtis Briscoe of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Phillip Briscoe of Artesia, New Mexico, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Graveside services were held December 9, 2024 at the Hope Upper Cemetery in Hope, New Mexico. Earvelle’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.