Noreene Flynn Sneed passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia on January 15, 2023.

Noreene was born in New York City on September 11, 1944 to Anne (Macedo) Flynn and Arthur Flynn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sneed.  Noreene is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Long, (William), stepdaughter, Kathleen Lukens (Mark) and her grandchildren.

Her childhood was influenced by her father’s public relations agency; she shared stories of playing with the kittens at the Polo Grounds, time spent in TV and radio studios and Spring in Sanford, FL. She loved growing up in NYC; remembering short cuts through the Natural History Museum and her first job as an ice skating instructor at Wollman Rink.  Sharing her grandfather’s love of horses; she stabled Ulysses at Claremont, competed in Madison Square Garden and rode in a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.  Summers were spent in the water, often at Travers Island or with family in Long Island.

After attending Norte Dame School of Manhattan and Cushing Academy, Noreene joined her father’s firm.  She was proud of the work she did there, including representing the New York fire and police departments, White Castle and with clients at the New York World’s Fair.

After marriage to William, she worked as a paralegal, and later in life in in real estate offices and as a private property manager.   With their move to Flanders, N.J., the city mouse became a country mouse.  Together they brought life back to their house, built in the 1700’s; she enjoyed hours spent doing restoration and planting and caring for her gardens.  Noreene became President of the township historical society, using her love of antiques and history to add several area homes, and even trees, to historic registries. She was honored to be selected as a representative on the Governors’ Bicentennial Celebration.

However, family always came first, such as volunteering as “room mom” and hosting family and friends.  She and William loved to entertain and their parties, big, small, elegant, or casual, were always fun and centered around her great food, long stories, and laughter.  This extended to Suzanne’s friends, who remember that Noreene’s house was somewhere they could go to feel at home.

After William’s retirement, he and Noreene moved to Pawley’s Island, S.C.  Excited about her new location, she studied local history, flora and fauna, and she even built a Charleston style garden for their home.  Her newest equine, a red Ford Mustang, was often spotted on the “south spit” and at restaurants known for great food or live music, where from time to time she could be found dancing with friends.  Her knowledge of the “Low Country” lead to a job at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.   She loved visits from family and friends and was eager to show them around, always being sure to keep her grandchildren, and grand-dogs, far away from the alligators in her neighborhood.

In later years, she moved to be with Suzanne and her family, in Fair Oaks Ranch, T.X.  This climate was a challenge for a gardener, but her balcony was filled with beautiful flowers. She enjoyed the “Hill Country” views and feeding the White Tail and Axis deer.  She loved living closer to her family, especially her youngest grandchildren, which made it easier to attend Grandparent’s Day, music recitals, sports lessons, as well as birthday and holiday celebrations.  Recently they relocated to Virginia Beach, where she enjoyed being back on the coast, looking out over the water and watching the boats and the birds.

Memorials may be made to Father Pat’s Kitchen, Pawley’s Island Precious Blood church via pbocchurch.com, on-line giving, Misc. Donations, “In Memory of Fr Pat’s Kitchen”, or by using Donation (eservicepayments.com)