Anne “Annabelle” Isabel Silva
Anne “Annabelle” Isabel Silva, age 82, went home to be with her Savior, Our Lord Jesus Christ, on November 25th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos “Charlie” Silva Sr., and two younger brothers, Philbert Ortega and Daniel Ortega. Annabelle is survived by her children, Lisa Carrillo and husband Greg, Lillian Silva, Carlos Silva Jr. and wife Valerie, and Floyd Silva Sr. and wife Janice; by three of her siblings, Rose Taylor, Hank Ortega and his wife Sharon, and Aaron Ortega and his wife Bridget; and by 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Annabelle loved to spend time with her family and go out to dinner. One of her favorite meals was fried chicken and corn and she enjoyed having her sweets. She loved having bible study throughout the week with her church family and her siblings and looked forward to going to lunch after church. Her favorite things included going out to eat, going to the movies, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Grandma Annabelle worked hard all her life and worked in many different career fields over the years. She was kind, loving, forgiving, had a servant heart, and at times was feisty. Throughout her life, Annabelle impacted so many lives and helped to lead many to Jesus. Her life and legacy will live on through whomever she touched. Annabelle’s favorite verse was Numbers 6:24-26, and she would say this to people as she ended a phone call: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”