Sonora, California
Mar 14, 1937 – Aug 31, 2020 (Age 83)
Enella "Nel" Sylva, a longtime Tuolumne County resident, passed away on Aug. 31, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California.Nel was born in Flandreau, South Dakota, to Warren and Ona Dibben. She moved to California in 1967 with her former husband Bob Gracia, where they raised their...
Read MoreStill remembering and still giggling from time to time about treasured memories from back in the days of the ice cream parlor and a little store called Silver and Gold. Nel was a one-of-a-kind jewel and I feel so blessed she was in my life.
Debbie Granger
September 16, 2022 | Work
I'll never forget you, Nel...and the laughter we shared.
Debbie Granger
September 16, 2021
So many memories, but maybe my favorite was being in the 'Gladys KaDay and the Poops' skit at the Gong Show in Sonora. Hysterical evening. No, I think my favorite was checking in to Harrahs with the Cadillac and giving the gentlemen our grocery bags full of our clothes to take to our rooms. No, my favorite was her giggling when seeing her star in the "nuggets" comic strip for the Silver and Gold store in Jamestown. Or, gosh, so many.... I loved you sweet, wonderful Nel. I hope you're...
Debbie Granger
October 15, 2020 | Friend
Nel was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathies go out to her entire family. She was loved on earth and surely will be in heaven.
Bill Brink and Family
September 23, 2020 | Friend
Steve & I are very sorry for your loss.
We are sending prayers & hugs your way
xoxo
Steve & Jan Broock
September 23, 2020 | Acquaintance
