Elva Vinson Silkwood

Elva Vinson Silkwood Elva Vinson Silkwood, age 83, a resident of Braymer, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, Missouri. Elva was born the son of John and Eunice (McNelly) Silkwood on October 14, 1934, in Ray County, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Leach. She preceded him in death in 1981. Survivors include three sons, William Elva "Elvis" Silkwood of Rayville, Missouri, Keith Silkwood of North Kansas City, Missouri, and Michael Silkwood of Avondale, Missouri; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one brother, Mark Silkwood of Chillicothe, Missouri; two sisters, Sue Moore of Braymer, Missouri, and Fern Hall of Braymer, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; one brother, Ralph Silkwood; and three sisters, Ethel Reid, Cloie Mills, and Hazel McElwee. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Tinney Grove Cemetery, Braymer, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Tinney Grove Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Missouri.