Birth date: Feb 18, 1937 Death date: Jan 17, 2021
Silvya De Sousa, adored mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher, friend, and daughter of the general who led Bolivia during the 1952 Agrarian Revolution, passed away at her home in Fredericksburg, VA early Sunday mornin Read Obituary
Thank you to everyone that came out today.
And thank you for all the beautiful flowers.
I became Silvya's neighbor when I moved into my home two houses away, on Hot Spring Lane in 2002. Over the years, Silvya became my dear friend. We shared stories of our lives and families, lunches, birthday celebrations, Rummikub games, and wonderful conversations about our shared and deep love for God. Silvya's spirit was beautiful, her heart was full of love and compassion for others. She loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She be missed but I know she is in the presence of God Almighty. Rest well my dear Silvya. Love, Debbie
Silvya was a dear friend for me. Fun to talk to and she loved to play games. It was always a pleasure to visit her . A lady with class. I will dearly miss her.
When I retired I moved from New York City to Fredericksburg and invited both of my new neighbors for coffee. Debbie I had met two years earlier when I bought the house and she kept on telling me: “You have to meet Silvya”.
So I invited the two ladies for a chat. I was immediately drawn to Silvya who had gorgeous white hair. She made me feel so welcome as her new neighbor. This was how our friendship started. We would share our life stories and experiences. Invite each other for lunch, call each other when deers came to the back yards or a rainbow was in the sky. We would invite each other for a few Rummikub plays. Every Thursday we went shopping and had lunch before heading home. We would go swimming at the YMCA. We picked strawberries at a farm and spend hours discussing politics, faith, family and life in general. I admired her Kindness, her love and compassion. Always making others feel welcome or noticed. She was a deeply caring person and also a terrific cook. She liked to invent when cooking and I learned from her.
She had led an interesting life and shared many of her stories. It was a privilege to call her my friend.
My husband Charles and I were fortunate to be Co-Grandparents with Silvya and extended family members of her family. We appreciated very much her kindness, humor and fabulous hospitality. We shared not only Grandchildren but many laughs. We have treasured memories and will miss her. Extending our sincere sympathy to her family.
Charles and Susan Stewart, Novato, California.
