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Evelyn Underwood Obituary
She was the mother of Thomas E. Underwood and Nikkol M. Lyons. She was the step-mother of Tracy R. and Bruce A. Underwood. She had 2 granddaughters. She was the sister of Rosalyn Soares, Vivian Graham, and Mary Silva- Frazier. She was the sister of John Silva and stepsister of Brian, Darin, Stephen, and Kenneth Robinson. She is also survived by her step-mother Carolyn Silva. A funeral services will be held Sunday at 5pm in Ebenezer Baptist Church, 475 Cranston, St .Calling Hour in the church Sunday 4-5pm.In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ebenezer Baptist Church. www.bellfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Underwood
Toni Wallace
March 8, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Verneita Silva
March 5, 2009
To my Silva family, I may be late and a dollar short, however my favorite cousin has been in my prayers ever since she left us to go to the LORD.
I continue to pray each day as my cousins and Hottdog have to contine on with life with all that Evelyn has left behind. I miss her so much and I miss the fact that I am here(in Miami) and not with my Rhode Island Family.
The last time I saw my favorite cousin was at my going away party about a year ago this past week. I still see your face and all the laughter we had before my depature to Miami. I came over to say my goodbyes one night before I left and we had some good laughs and talked about a lot of things that Only Eve and I will know about. My heart still hurts as my eyes well up of the lost of my crazy cousin. I love and miss my family so much as I am staying in Miami to do my best here. FAMILY, KEEP HOPE ALIVE AND DO YOUR BEST AT WHAT EVER YOU DO! Love yall very much! With much love, NEITA SILVA
Nikkol Underwood-Lyons
December 13, 2008
To my mom, my best friend, my confidant. Boy, do I miss you. It's been 31 days since you left this earth and it's been difficult for Tommy, Dad, and me. We talk about you every time we speak as if you were still here. People are wondering how I stay strong, but you are my pillar of strength! You have instilled the best in me and all I can say is Thank You, words can not express the love and admiration I have for you. I love you so much! Lord knows how much it pained me to see you the way you had been lately. I hate seeing any of my loved ones in pain, it hurts me as well. You were such an independent woman and had to become so dependent on others and things. I know it hurt you as well. I prayed for you every second of the day. Every time you crossed my mind I prayed for you. Now when you cross my mind, I think of all the good times and I thank God for accepting you into his kingdom and taking all the pain away. You know I would have given you any part of my body just not to see you hurt, I wanted to take care of you but I didn't get the chance. Your heavenly father wanted to do it. Now you are no longer suffering and you are up there with Garmie and Gampie and Grandma Haddox and Poppy.
Ma you looked so beautiful laying there! I know you were proud of us when you looked down upon us at the ceremony. Hey ya see Dad was on time! Unforgettable moment.
Ma, I miss you but I am so happy that you are no longer suffering.
I'll miss talking to you in person, but you best believe I will continue to speak to you in my prayers. I'll miss you coming to visit me and Dame. I'll miss not seeing you when I come home. I'll miss that you will not be around if I am blessed to have a child. I AM BLESSED to have had you see me walk down the aisle. I'll miss not seeing your beautiful face or hearing you say some silly things.
Please continue to stay near me so I can still be guided by you, I know you are my angel now. I love you ma! Thank you for all the good times and bad, they all taught be something. Thank you for being such a honorary and humbled person. Only the good die young!
I love you and I'll see you soon!
Thomas Underwood
December 13, 2008
Over the past 30 plus years, I was given the greatest gift that any Thanksgiving, Christmas, or birthday could ask for... Only Our Savior Jesus Christ have provided more; my sins taken away.
The gifts that were not often asked for, but given under diverse circumstances... These gifts were provided in times of need and times of sorrow; times of success and glory.
The gifts of wisdom and knowledge far surpassed any education that RIC or Simmons could offer...
The gifts of strength and respect; charity and giving.
Of all, my mother gave me... HER!
My mother, Evelyn Silva Underwood, gave those gifts to everyone that has entered her life. Whether you were there for a Christmas at the Underwoods, cookout at Evelyn and Hot Dogg's, lunch room at work, Rollins/Silva's family reunion or just riding next to her on a bus trip to Foxwoods.
If I could touch a percentage of lives that she has touch; I might be put on the road to earn my "wings."
As I sit here, laptop warming my thighs, tears begin to fall... Of course I am sad... Absolutely, I miss my mom... But the things I remember and the words she use to say; I hear her now. "I proud of you, Tommy." But now, looking at these words and seeing them formulate into sentences and paragraphs...
I am more proud of her!
I am proud that my mother lifted herself out of Chad Brown, worked to provide, took my sister and I out the tough environment, cooked/cleaned, went to school, traveled, helped raised a grandchild, supported my dad, bowling leagues while keeping her family together, helped her sick mother at every moment, giving gifts to the homeless, providing food baskets to the community, donating scholarships... And still having time to sneak off to Stinkin' Lincoln and Foxwoods!
My tears are proud tears... Proud that this amazing woman... Was MY mother!
Honestly, for someone to squeeze all those accomplishments and more into only 54 years is testimony only Angels can sing.
To a wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, friend... We would like to thank you for another enormous gift this Christmas "from Evelyn"
-YOUR MEMORIES!
I love you, Ma...
I cry for you! I know...I know...
"It'll be alright..."
Jean and Chet Barker
December 11, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Cheryl Larbi
December 11, 2008
Dear Family, I was said to hear the passing of my adopted cousin. Due to our lifes being different we only see each other on special occasion. But when we do get together, its like we are in the pass. I still feel like the little one. She will be missed. Please accept my apologies for not being. You are all in my heart. Love,
Cheryl (Weeden)Larbi
Loretta Campagna
December 2, 2008
To the Underwoods, and Silva Family:
On behalf of the Foreman Children, James (jugg) Roland, Andrew, Loretta and John B. Please accept out deepest sympathy durning this time, I am sorry we were just finding out about your lost. know that our prayers are with you all. Be blessed in Jesus Name.
John F. Lopez IV
November 24, 2008
Dear Underwood and Silva Families. On behalf of myself and my family I would like to send sincere condolences for your loss. Your families have shown me love and have welcomed me with open arms till this day, so it pain's me to no end to know that I was not there in your time of need to show proper love and respect. I know that it has been some time since any of you have heard from or seen me but I will always remember the love I was shown by you all. Ms. Evelyn always treated me kindly and encouraged me to do great things. Word of this tragedy reached me days after all of the services were already concluded. Athough I did not know, I struggle to find a way I can express how trully sorry I am for your loss and my absence. Sincerest Appologies and condolences.
Jennie Silva Delgado
November 20, 2008
To Evelyn’s Family,
I send my love and sympathy in the loss of our Evelyn. She and my children grew-up in the same house in South Providence, and from that time to the very end we were close.
As her Aunt Jennie, I can attest that Evelyn was one of my beautiful nieces. As I recall Evelyn was always a doer. During her childhood she enjoyed her quiet time and remained the same throughout her life.
Over the years, until her demise, Evelyn spent many hours assisting me with various computer projects. I can add that at this station of my life, she also had the patience of “Job” teaching me how to do this and that on the computer. Being in my mid-eighties, I think that it is called “Role reversal” today.
I may be biased but, I think that God put her on this earth to love and cherish her family. I am sure that each and every one of her family members will keep her memory in their hearts.
To her father and mother, we have in common a loss of a child and it is not easy. To you both I send my love and only hope that the pain lessens in time.
Herbert, we share the loss of our mate.
Nikki and Tommie, you were your mother’s pulse beat. She loved you both unconditionally and at the same time she was very strict. You can thank her and your Dad for those values.
Roz, Vivian, Mary and Junior…there would not be a need for me to tell you how much she loved you all. You all know this. Keep her in your hearts.
I share the pain of Evelyn’s death.
Much love,
Aunt Jennie
Gloria & Bruce Andrade
November 19, 2008
Dear Hotdog, Tommy, NIkki, Aunt Vivian, Uncle Jello, Roz, Vivian, Mary & Junior,
Words will never be able to express the way we feel about losing Evelyn.She will always be missed and in our hearts.
I will always have many memories of her, especially since we (cousins)
grew up together on Swan St..
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Gloria & Bruce Andrade
Melissa (Lisa) Farizer
November 18, 2008
To Mrs. Evelyn's family I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you all. And she will be missed. I will personally miss her beautiful smile as she use to welcome me at the Rollins family cookout.
Vanessa Cooley
November 18, 2008
Dear Roslyn, Vivian and Family Members
I am saddened to learn about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Alfred & Anita Lima
November 18, 2008
Dear Herbert and Family, our wish for you and your family is that you get to cherish all the warm and wonderful memories Evelyn has shared. May these memories keep your faith strong knowing that she will alway be with you. Our Deepest Condolences.
Nancy A Boyd-Bell
November 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelly Briggs
November 17, 2008
Dear Silva and Underwood Family,
I have fond memories of Evelyn from our childhood and growing up in Chad Brown. Not long ago, Evelyn and I rode together on the train, we talked from R.I. until I got off in MD. Evelyn did most of the talking and a good portion of her conversation was about her love for her children and family. I pray that cherished memories will bring you peace.
Diane Baker
November 17, 2008
I'd like to express my sympathy to the entire Silva and Underwood families.
Evelyn and I grew up together and even if I hadn't seen her in years, when we did we always had the same love and respect for one another. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be truly missed.
May your memories of her bring you comfort. God bless you all.
Ana Barraza
November 17, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Underwood family at this time of great loss. I pray that these kind words and that my prayers can be some solace to you and your family
Kesha WILSON
November 16, 2008
Tommy & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ernest & Teresa Gilbert
November 16, 2008
To Herbert and Family,
Wishing you comfort in the beautiful memories of the one who meant so much to you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Gail Lucas Silva
November 16, 2008
Dear Herbert, Nikki, and Tommie,
There are no words to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, Herbert…Your mother, Nikki and Tommie and of course your daughter, John and Vivian.
To Roz, Little Vivian, Mary and Junior, you all will feel the loss of knowing that your sister will not be there to call, laugh and hug. But, I know that over the years all of you had nothing but love for one another right to the end.
I know the pain in losing a child, a mother, and a sibling, this is just a part of life and it really does not lessen the pain…at this moment.
For her husband Herbert, well, I remember the beginning of their relationship. What I believe was that their relationship evolved to be a most wonderful marriage to a most beautiful wife who presented him with two beautiful children! It does not get any better than that!
We all have been down this road in [this] life of losing a loved one. For me Evelyn was special. She was my son’s protector when he was a child on Bellevue Ave. I could depend on Evelyn keeping him safe and away from any harm. She and I had many laughs about those memories. A long story that we shared that will always stay in my heart.
You could always count on Evelyn to express herself. There was no doubt that she loved her children, husband, and family right to the very end. It is my opinion that Evelyn will be truly missed.
Here is another situation that puts a smile in my heart and that was her (among other nieces) visit to Georgia. For all that attended it was a memorable time. I am happy that it was not a proverbial “put off for tomorrow what could have been done today” situation.
In Evelyn’s process of dealing with her illness, God was good to her in that she saw her daughter walk down the isle. This was a gift from God. She shared with many of the family and friends how she was so happy to have had that moment, given her health situation.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am so thankful that Evelyn and I have shared many laughs over the years gone by. I, for one, will miss the fact that she is not here…but, she will always be in my heart and memory.
For those of us who have had a lost someone that we cared for and loved so much, only time will lessen the pain, but that does not mean that we will ever forget our love for them or memory of the loss.
Finally, I send my love and most heartfelt sympathy to the Silva and Underwood families.
With Love, Aunt Gail
Christine O'Brien
November 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rose (Rollins) Robinson
November 16, 2008
My condolences goes out to the family of Evelyn
Martha Koziara
November 16, 2008
To "Hot Dog", Niki, Vivian, Tommy, and all of Evelyn's cherished family:
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss.
Evelyn was beyond special. I had the joy of working with her at The Kent Center, and her smile and laugh were a large part of any happy day. Her advice was always heartfelt and wise.
I have never met anyone who loved her family more than she loved hers. Hot Dog was the love of her life, and she was so proud of her children and grandchildren. I loved to see her interact with Niki, her precious daughter. Vivian wasn't just her sister, she was her friend. What a team they were! It was a guaranteed fun time to go to dinner with them or to Foxwoods with her.
Her thoughtfulness is legendary. She brought back little gifts from every trip she and Hot Dog took. I cherish the tiny Eskimo angel she gave me from her Alaska adventure. However, she didn't bring ANY gifts back from her highly anticipated cruise that backfired, and ended up in Newport Harbor instead! Her stories about that trip and other events had all of us laughing hysterically.
Evelyn was a true original, incredibly smart, and one of the kindest people I have ever known. I feel so blessed to have known her. I imagine that the twinkle that was always in her eye will now become another bright star in heaven.
May God comfort all of you, and know that one day you will be with her again.
Earleen Ashby
November 16, 2008
To Vivian Silva Graham(James Graham) and the Silva Family, our prayers, love and support are with you at this time of loss. Special memories will return to comfort you in the days ahead and even thru your pain you'll be able to laugh together at love shared. Love, Earleen and Family.
Sara Perry
November 16, 2008
Herb and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy.
Bernard and Janey
Beverly Washington
November 16, 2008
To Evelyn's family,
I have kept you all in my prayers, as you deal with you loss of your loved one. Always remember "To be absent in the body is to be present with the lord." May God continue to bless you all....
Sincerely,
Beverly Dickens Washington
Joe Cooney
November 16, 2008
Tom, my deepest sympathy in your most recent loss.
Tee-T Mola
November 16, 2008
I am so going to miss you, You are a wonderful person, words can't explain how truly loving you were to everyone. I a going to miss your words of encouragement..I Love you aunt Vivian you will always hold a place in my heart
Chantell Poston & Family
November 16, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Michelle Saunders
November 15, 2008
Tommy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, I did not know your mother, except for meeting her on the Foxwoods trip, and she was fun. I know she must have been a great woman because she raised a great son.
Dianna and Briana Curtis
November 15, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy and Philip Brindamour
November 15, 2008
Dear Herb and Children,
We cannot believe that Evelyn has left earth, but we know that she has been welcomed into the eternal family with shouts of joy!! We loved her and you for your care of family and those who had needs. We send our love and prayers that God will hold you and Tommy and Nikki close to Him as you cope with Ev's loss. She was a gracious and caring lady, she knew her Saviour! Love, Phil and Dorothy
Linda Garnetto
November 15, 2008
I'm so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person and true friend. Evelyn , was someone every person long to have in their lives , she was there for you and very honest to you. We will all truely miss a great friend and family member . Love you always Evelyn .
Linda M . Garnetto and Family
Jeanne Gibbs Ferrell
November 15, 2008
To The Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will kept all of you in my prayers
paty pagano
November 15, 2008
DearTommy,I am sorry to hear of your moms passing I'm sure she was so proud of you and your accomplishments. god bless you and your family at this time of need. love Paty HHS
The Staff at Harmony Hill School
November 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marshall & Karen Williams
November 15, 2008
Dear Family,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your sister. Although she may not be here, your memories of her will never be lost. May God Bless you all.
norma and carlton
November 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda Calore
November 15, 2008
Niki & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Evelyn was a great person, with a passion for life. She always had a smile for all. She was a true friend. Always there to give support when needed. My prayers & thoughts will be with you at this most difficult time. May her memory, & the love for her family help to comfort you.
pat walker
November 15, 2008
dear family;
i am deeply sorry for your loss,our condolences go out to all of you.evelyn has always been there for everyone.her memory will stay in my heart forever.there are never enough words to express ones feelings at a time like this or words of comfort to ease the pain,but know in our heart we all are grieving with you.
sinerely,
pat silva-walker
MICHAEL LICHTENSTEIN
November 15, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Evelyn was a wonderful person with strong values and a great appreciation for the people in her life. I enjoyed working with her in the past, and I know she will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with you.
Michele Silva
November 15, 2008
Auntie Eve what do I say? You were a great woman and an even better auntie. I love and miss you with all of my heart. God has you now, i will see you again one day
Kathy Black-Spencer
November 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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