Obituary of Jeannette M. (Campbell) Silvers

Oolitic – Jeannette M. (Campbell) Silvers, 86, of Oolitic, passed away at 1:12 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born December 10, 1933 in Lawrence Co., she was the daughter of Fern (McCall) Hawk. She married Carl Silvers on November 23, 1957 and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2002. She retired from Bedford Medical Center in May of 1992 where she was head cook. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 1686 Ladies Auxillary in Oolitic and served a term as president. She was a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion, Mitchell Senior Citizens and the Oolitic Methodist Church. She was a great mom, mamaw, and great-mamaw. She loved baking cakes, cook outs, and dancing. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Holmes, of Oolitic; a granddaughter, Carla (Josh) Robbins, of Oolitic; three great grandsons, Austin, Owen, and Logan Robbins all of Oolitic; a son, Frank (Kim) Goodin, of Ft. Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Rev. Carson Campbell. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 13th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Millard Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.