Linda Louise Silver, age 76, of Lafitte, Louisiana passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Linda was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 19, 1946 to the late Norman and Ama Hebert Melancon. Devoted wife of the late Anton "Tony" Silver. Proud grandmother "Gammie" of Alaina Turlich (Alex Martin) and Ashley Silver. Great-grandmother of Violet Martin. Sister of the late Hope Melancon. Sister-in-law of Dale Melancon and Lucretia McDonald (Kenneth). Aunt of Alexis Robichaux, Alicia Robichaux, Chad Silver, John Silver and Phillip Silver. Linda is also survived by other family and dear friends.
Linda was a resident of Lafitte for more than 30 years and was a teacher for the Jefferson Parish School Board for over 20 years. She was a long time member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafitte, Louisiana and was one of the coordinators at Lafitte Senior Center. She was a very positive, upbeat woman that loved to joke around and make people laugh. Linda enjoyed going to the casino and playing Pokeno. Her hobbies included crafting, making jewelry, and solving crossword puzzles. She also had a large collection of crosses, angels and Elvis memorabilia. Linda was loved and will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Friday, July 15, 2022 beginning at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church,146 4th St, Westwego. Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 PM and interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego.
"My heart to yours"
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