Silva Jannette Williams Obituary (1965 - 2022)

Silva J. Williams, a 56 -year old resident of Topeka, passed on Friday August 12, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Born to Christine Claiborne (Smith) and Anderson Williams in Greenville, MS. She spent her childhood in Greenville, MS moving to Kansas in her late elementary years. She attended Topeka Public Schools and completed her education at Job Corp USA. Silva went on to work in housekeeping and dietary departments throughout Topeka. She is best know as being a die hard Tom Brady fan, cheering on the Patriots and the Buccaneers. He was her love for the sport. Silva is preceded in death by: her father, Anderson Williams of Greenville, MS.; grandparents, Gracie (Bruce) Gipson, Eli Williams, Berniece (Claiborne) Wiseman, Arthur Wiseman and Bennie Young; nephew DeMarqus Claiborne. She is survived by: her mother Christine Smith, Significant Other Russell Marshall; daughters Toni and Tarji Marks all of Topeka; sisters Alice Claiborne-Love, Gwen Claiborne-Kyles, Patricia Williams; brother, Alonzo Williams (Cynthia) all of Topeka. Grandchildren: Ajiza Marks, Yamarion Marks, Addison -Julius Marks, Da'Laryon Marks, Alonzo Marks and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.