Alberta Parrett Snowden, age 81, passed away Thursday August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 19, 1945, in Mount Vernon, KY, Alberta spent her life spreading love and joy to her family and friends from her home in Centerville, IN.

Alberta was a devoted homemaker, celebrated for her incredible talent in creating stunning wedding cakes that sweetened many special occasions. Her passion for crafting extended to making beautiful quilts, each stitch woven with love, which will now wrap her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in comfort and warmth. Alberta found joy in connecting with her roots and devoted hours to exploring family genealogy, sharing stories and history that brought her family closer together. Alberta's spirit and creativity will continue to inspire all who knew her.

She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, John Snowden, and their son, Ronnie (Dianna) Snowden; 7 grandchildren Angela, Thomas, Jerry, Adam, Brad, Harley and Mika; 15 great grandchildren; son-in-law Mike McCurdy; sisters Jean Prather and Barb (Wayne) Ratliff; sister-in-law Dani Parrett and special cousin Margaret. Alberta is preceded in death by her parents James Parrett and Emma McCracken Parrett; her daughter Kimberly Snowden McCurdy, son Mike Snowden, brothers Alfred, Lloyd and Paul Parrett and grandson Nick.

Gary Snowden will officiate services on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at 1pm at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Committal services will immediately follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville, IN. Family and friends may pay their respects during the public calling on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, starting at 11:00am, followed by the funeral service at 1:00pm.