Anna 'Barb' J. Silva Obituary (1938 - 2016)

Anna who was affectionately referred to as 'Barb' or 'Barbus' by family and friends passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded by the love of her family. She was 77 years old.She was born Anna Lovelace on April 29, 1938 in Paris, Arkansas to Lewis and Viola (Scott) Lovelace. She grew up with four siblings: Russell, Vernon, Jesse and Wanda. At 17 years old she met and married the love of her life, Ronald Silva. The couple lived in Lincoln, Nebraska and together they had three children--son, Anthony; daughters, Pamela and Kathy. Sadly, Kathy died shortly after her birth.After Ronald's death in 2007 and upon retiring from Control Data, Barb enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She liked watching 'Wheel of Fortune', 'Jeopardy' and anything on the game show network. Her joy was playing Bingo along with card games--Spades and Rummy with her grandchildren and shopping. Lots of shopping! She was recognized by the QVC shopping network as a special customer. Her yummy chocolate and biscuits will forever be a family favorite. For all of her life she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Always putting others before herself. Like an angel she watched over her family with a kind and loving heart. Her family and friends will always be thankful for the gift of her life. Her gentle presence will be missed by all who loved her. Her family includes: son, Anthony Silva; daughter, Pamela Silva; grandchildren: Creonda Silva, Carlos Silva, Jonathan Sterling, Cedric Bluford, Tanisha Watson and Cedreece Clark; great-grandchildren: Tajzier Johnson, Alya Hearlihy, Cedric Bluford Jr., Kiara Silva, Yalia Silva-Leon, Yalicia Silva-Leon, Kylah Silva, Jonathan Silva, R.J. Ware, KhySean Johnson and Rogers Luellen IV.She was preceded in death by: husband, Ronald Silva; daughter, Kathy Silva; parents, Lewis and Viola Lovelace; brothers, Russell, Vernon and Jesse Lovelace; sister, Wanda Parsons. VisitationSunday, February 28, 2016 4:00 PM 2/28/2016 4:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2/28/2016 8:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States VisitationMonday, February 29, 2016 4:00 PM 2/29/2016 4:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2/29/2016 8:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Family will greet friends from 5-7pm on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the funeral home. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States Celebration of LifeTuesday, March 1, 2016 1:00 PM 3/1/2016 1:00:00 PM - 2:00 PM 3/1/2016 2:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States Location Lincoln Memorial Park Final Resting Place 6800 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68512 6800 South 14th Street Lincoln 68512 NE United States