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Delores Silversmith Obituary

Delores M. Silversmith Delores Mae Silversmith, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018.

She was born September 29, 1931, in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Faye Paul and Lillie Zita (Behm) Swader.

Delores was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years, retiring in 1986.

Mrs. Silversmith was a life-time member of Southwestern Bell Pioneers.

Delores married John "Jack" Arthur Silversmith, Sr. on November 2, 1974 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Sandy Murray, Debbie (Murray) Ramirez and Pam (Marc) Anderson; a daughter-in-law, Gwen Wilcox; a step-daughter, Tanya Jo Silversmith; six grandchildren, Michael L. (Robin) Murray, John P. (Miranda) Murray, Jennifer Murray, Delores (Chris) Brown, Michelle Anderson, Marcy Anderson; many great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bernie (Luella) Swader, all of Topeka.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Billy Murray, Mikey Murray and James Wilcox; a sister, Vera Wright; and a brother, Ora Swader.

Delores enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She loved camping, bowling and stock car races. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders.

A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Delores will lie in state after 3 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2018.
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It was such a pleasure caring for and getting to know Mrs. Silversmith and family. I will be keeping Jack and family in my prayers.

Brandy OConnor

March 25, 2018

TO DELORES'S FAMILY,
I WORKED WITH DELORES FOR YEARS AT SWB/ATT. SHE WAS A KIND AND FRIENDLY WOMAN. I REMEMBER HER FONDLY. MY PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.
DOLLY ABRAMS (BROWN)

March 6, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I was planning on coming by the visitation tonight, but I am ill. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shirley Johannsen (Miss J)

March 6, 2018

Dear family- Was so sorry to hear of Delores' passing. Had been thinking of her & the good old camping days I used to get to share with all of you & how much fun I had-especially the time Jimmy showed Debbie & myself how he could walk on water when his wallet fell into the water & he came out of jumping in after it dry as a bone! Delores was always very good to me-all of you guys were. I got to see her a couple of times last year w/Cheryl & I'm so glad I did. Once again, Jack, girls, & extended family, so sorry for your loss. Mary "Lou" Hidalgo

March 4, 2018

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