Obituary
Izeller Cantrell Cureton Snead was born August 11, 1928 in Jefferson Georgia. She was the beloved oldest child of Isaiah Joseph Cantrell and Effie (Wright) Cantrell. Shortly after Izeller’s birth her parents moved to Pasadena, and the family grew with the birth of a brother, James Curness Cantrell [deceased] and a sister, Mary Lee (Cantrell) Latimore. The Cantrell children grew up in a gracious home in Pasadena. Their parents were well know for their business and for their social willingness to host others, such as a spontaneous truck ride to the beach or simply a gathering to listen to records.
Izeller attended Washington Elementary, Washington Junior High, Pasadena Junior College (now known as Pasadena City College) and UCLA. Izeller married her childhood sweetheart William L. Cureton of Duarte California. They lived in Wilmington, California for the first few years of their marriage then returned to Pasadena. Izeller and William have four children; Karen, William, Rene’ and Eileen.
Izeller grew up with business. She supported her parents business by performing booking keeping early in her marriage. Later Izeller and William ran their own business enabling her to be available for her children and community. Izeller was very active in the Girl Scouts and was the leader of several Girl Scout Troops out of Washington Elementary and Junior High. Her efforts with the Girls Scouts enabled numerous girls from Northwest Pasadena to attend camps such as Mariposa, Singing Pines and Lake Casitas. Izeller was active in PTA holding a variety of office. Additionally, she was active in Pasadena Chapter of Jack and Jill.
Izeller went on to become an Assessor for the County of Los Angeles in the 1970s. A role which was ground breaking for women at that time. Returning to school she completed her BA and MA in Public Administration. Even after a service related injury and subsequent retirement, Izeller stayed active in the community. She provided service for numerous voting polls. Additionally, she served 29 years on the behalf of North West Pasadena in the Fair Oaks PAC, Lincoln Ave. PAC, Northwest Commission, and WD Edson Neighborhood Association.
Throughout her life, Izeller Snead always valued people, nature, community and God. Her favorite time of day was sunset. Her favorite vista the top of Lake Street, where she would admire the city lights at night, calling them diamonds on black velvet. She enjoyed her garden, community, family and friends. Izeller would wish for us to take care of ourselves and to love one another. She cherished us and she is beloved by us.
In Service of Love, Sacrifice becomes a grace.
-Einstein
Izeller attended Washington Elementary, Washington Junior High, Pasadena Junior College (now known as Pasadena City College) and UCLA. Izeller married her childhood sweetheart William L. Cureton of Duarte California. They lived in Wilmington, California for the first few years of their marriage then returned to Pasadena. Izeller and William have four children; Karen, William, Rene’ and Eileen.
Izeller grew up with business. She supported her parents business by performing booking keeping early in her marriage. Later Izeller and William ran their own business enabling her to be available for her children and community. Izeller was very active in the Girl Scouts and was the leader of several Girl Scout Troops out of Washington Elementary and Junior High. Her efforts with the Girls Scouts enabled numerous girls from Northwest Pasadena to attend camps such as Mariposa, Singing Pines and Lake Casitas. Izeller was active in PTA holding a variety of office. Additionally, she was active in Pasadena Chapter of Jack and Jill.
Izeller went on to become an Assessor for the County of Los Angeles in the 1970s. A role which was ground breaking for women at that time. Returning to school she completed her BA and MA in Public Administration. Even after a service related injury and subsequent retirement, Izeller stayed active in the community. She provided service for numerous voting polls. Additionally, she served 29 years on the behalf of North West Pasadena in the Fair Oaks PAC, Lincoln Ave. PAC, Northwest Commission, and WD Edson Neighborhood Association.
Throughout her life, Izeller Snead always valued people, nature, community and God. Her favorite time of day was sunset. Her favorite vista the top of Lake Street, where she would admire the city lights at night, calling them diamonds on black velvet. She enjoyed her garden, community, family and friends. Izeller would wish for us to take care of ourselves and to love one another. She cherished us and she is beloved by us.
In Service of Love, Sacrifice becomes a grace.
-Einstein
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