Brenda Snipes, Broward County’s former supervisor of elections, died Thursday at age 80.
Her daughter, Melanie Snipes Thomas, confirmed to CBS News Miami, she passed away on November 2, 2023, in Pembroke Park, Florida.
In addition to her daughters and grandchildren, Snipes is also survived by husband, Walter Snipes.
Who was Brenda Snipes husband Walter Snipes?
Walter Snipes a former teacher and administrator in Broward County schools.
When did Brenda Snipes and Walter Snipes get married
Brenda Snipes and Walter Snipes Jr. were married in Talladega County, Alabama, in April 1964.
They moved to Florida later that year and started their careers as educators.
Walter Snipes and Brenda Snipes children
Brenda Snipes and Walter Snipes had two daughters: Derrice Snipes-Hakeem and Melanie Snipes Thomas.
Derrice is a grants management director at Southwest Community College in Memphis.
Melanie is an attorney in private practice in Georgia.
They also had two grandchildren: Ellyn Alexandria and Kamille Ruth.
What was Brenda Snipes’ cause of death?
Snipes died of an unspecified illness on November 2, 2023, at the age of 80.
Who was Brenda Snipes?
Snipes was born Brenda Calhoun Snipes in Talladega, Alabama, and majored in modern foreign languages at Talladega College.
She moved to Florida in 1964 with her husband, Walter Snipes Jr.
Brenda Snipes successfully completed her studies at Florida Atlantic University, earning a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction for adults.
Additionally, she attained a doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
She was appointed as the Supervisor of Elections for Broward County, Florida by Governor Jeb Bush in 2003, after her predecessor was removed for irregularities and fraud in the 2000 presidential election.
She had a long and distinguished career as an educator in Broward County, starting as a teacher in 1964 and retiring as a principal in 2003.
She had a doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
She faced criticism and controversy for several issues in the handling of ballots and elections, such as uncounted ballots, destroyed ballots, and recount problems.
She resigned in 2018 after a legal dispute with Governor Rick Scott, who had suspended her for alleged malfeasance.
She died on November 2, 2023 at the age of 80. She was remembered as a trailblazer and a mentor by many who knew her.
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