Grace Snively | |
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Born | |
Died | August 6, 2014 | (aged 101)
Occupation(s) | Community worker, activist |
Spouse |
Russel (m. 1943) |
Honours | Maryland Women's Hall of Fame |
Grace Snively (née Mason; July 29, 1913 – August 9, 2014) was a community activist in the state of Maryland. Since the 1950s, she campaigned to improve gynaecological health with a focus on early cancer detection in segregated areas. She also promoted civil rights and voter registration and was involved in various charitable organisations. Having served as a chief election judge in Washington County, Maryland, she was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2006.