January 23rd, 1956 to January 15th, 2020
Veneita Lea Owens, 63, of Sacramento, California passed away on Wednesday January 15th, 2020. Born January 23rd, 1956 in Sacramento, California, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Virginia Poareo and Joseph Mack Poareo. Veneita was happily married for 42 years to her devoted husband, John Earl Owens. She was a devoted and loving mother for 37 years to her daughter, Alicia Lynn Silva.
Veneita Lea Owens was known for her kindness, generosity, and a great sense of humor throughout her life. She was a high school graduate in 1974 from Sacramento High School. After high school Veneita attended Sacramento City College studying bookkeeping. Afterward, she worked for over 20 years at an auto body repair shop in Sacramento, CA. She married her high school sweetheart, John Earl Owens on September 17th, 1977. She gave birth to her only daughter, Alicia Lynn Silva, that she adored and loved on January 10th, 1983. After working at the body shop, she gained employment as a ward clerk for 20 years at Mercy McMahon Terrace. Veneita loved working with the elderly at her job, as well as taking the time to help those who were less fortunate than her, whether it was to feed and clothe the homeless, or, to engage in a pleasant conversation with those who needed a friend to listen to them. Veneita was also a dedicated sister to: Sibyl and Penny, a loving mother-in-law to her son Kyle Aaron Silva, as well as a loving Grammy to her grandson Hunter John River Silva. Family, her Christian faith, and sense of humor was what kept her going, while living a fulfilling life.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Earl Owens; one daughter Alicia Lynn Silva and husband Kyle Aaron Silva of Elk Grove, CA. Her grandson Hunter John River Silva of Elk Grove, CA and her sisters Penny Kessler and Sibyl Clark, of Sacramento, CA.
Memorial Services will be held at Nicoletti, Culijis and Herberger Funeral Home in Sacramento, CA on February 7th, 2020 at 10:00 am.
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