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Brenda Snipes, the former supervisor of elections for Broward County for approximately 15 years, passed away on Thursday at the age of 80.

Melanie Snipes Thomas, of Atlanta, one of her two daughters, said Snipes died of complications with a short illness.

She was a “loving soul and energetic. She was an amazing public servant for 55 years,” Melanie Snipes Thomas, said. “Her philosophy was pouring into other people to make their lives better.”

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Former Broward Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes dies at 80

Who is Brenda Snipes?

Brenda Snipes was an American public official who was the Supervisor of Elections for Broward County, Florida.

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.

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Some of the highlights of Brenda Snipes’ career are:

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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When is Brenda Snipes funeral

As of now, the funeral date of the late Brenda Snipes has not been disclosed by her family.

Having said that, we are still following up on her death, we will update you as soon as we get important information about Brenda Snipes funeral service.

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