She was born May 14, 1937 in San Antonio, TX, to Raymond E. and Louise C. (Walter) Waters. She married Robert “Bob” Silman on September 7, 1958 in Corpus Christi, TX. He survives.
Also surviving are four children, Thomas (Suzzanne) Silman, Allison (Mike) Neumann, Peter (Michelle) Silman, and Edward (Alma) Silman; one sister, Mary Anne Miller; and nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Thomas, Kaleigh, Colette, Camille, Taylor, Zachary, Noah, and Jonah.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Anita graduated from Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX and attended the University of Texas. She was a bus driver for the Brimfield School District, retiring in 2014, after 32 years. She was a member and past-president of the Illinois Valley Kennel Club, a foster parent for the Children’s Home of Peoria, and a member of the Texas Exes Association. She was a Doberman Pinscher breeder, an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed reading.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Home of Peoria, Illinois Valley Kennel Club, or to the American Cancer Society.
To view Anita’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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