Ginger Ann Reddy Snider

Ginger Ann Reddy Snider On July 24, 1969 “Kinky Winky” came into this world peacefully, without fanfare or drama. Sporting black curly hair, big blue eyes, and deep dimples, she was a beautiful baby—sassy, independent, happy. Being sandwiched in at number 5 of 6, she forged her own path, found joy in entertaining others and developed a larger-than-life personality that would define her and become her trademark. Early on, she discovered a talent for theater while attending John Glen High school when she was cast as the lead in “Once Upon a Mattress” and received The Uniqueness Scholarship Award to Eastern Michigan University where she majored in theatre arts and really caught the acting bug. Professionally, she performed and wrote scripts for the Michigan Mystery Train before acting and singing in several productions in a North Carolina community theatre. She certainly wasn’t shy, as her flair for sarcasm, comedic expression and improv led to a stint at the legendary Comedy Store in Hollywood. Not content to live a life of routine, she enjoyed the connection with good friends, didn’t answer to any man and was content to be the star of her own show. But the universe had other plans. Picture it……She is sitting in a Birmingham Alabama bar, picking up her car from the night before when a handsome man comes in and sits down next to her, then completely snubs her. He shows no interest and is giving his full attention to the football game on TV. She puts up with this rude behavior until halftime, when she stands up to leave. In his own words— “My eyes started at the bottom of her 4 inch heels and climbed all the way to the top” when the lightning bolt hit. “Holy S…. I need to talk to this girl.“ And talk they did, for several hours until they closed the bar. She was drawn to his fireman resume, and he was attracted to her outrageous personality. He asked for a kiss. She said “No”. He said “Ouch” ….and the rest is history. She married Yon Snider on July 8, 2022 in an intimate ceremony in Naples, Florida. Beaner Schnitzel Snider served as the best man and only witness. Beanie didn’t consider himself as a canine, and they never left home without him. A true Mama’s boy, he adored Ginger and barely tolerated Yon. Somewhere along the way, she became enamored with cooking. With no formal training, but with a wealth of information provided through the Cooking Channel, she honed her craft. Yonnie was the official tester, friends and family became grateful recipients and soon cooking delicious meals together became their love language. Ginger’s life had made a 180° turn. After years of extraordinary highs and lows, she had finally found contentment and happiness within the confines of her little family. On October 19, she left this world much the same way she entered it. After more than a yearlong courageous battle, she passed away peacefully and without fanfare. She died exactly the way she had hoped and planned….at home, in her bed, with her loving husband, Yon, and devoted Beanie by her side. Although there is nothing funny about the lung disease that robbed her of her freedom and her future, she never stopped going for the laughs. Wise-cracking and sarcastic till the end, she took a final bow and really did do it “Her Way.” Ginger is survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 7 step-siblings, 4 nieces, 5 nephews, and a bundle of cousins and extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated for “Tunnel to Towers Foundation” which supports families of fallen first responders and veterans. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Angelos Ristorante and Banquet Hall. 33550 Ford Road Westland, MI. 5 PM to 6 PM Family (Aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) 6 PM to 9 PM Celebration for All Arrangements entrusted to Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, Plymouth. To share a message, please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage.

Ginger Ann Reddy Snider

July 24, 1969 - October 19, 2025