Lucette Lucienne "Lievaux" Silverstein

Lucette Lucienne (Lievaux) Silverstein, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Encinitas, California at the age of 92. Born June 16, 1933 in Verdun, France, Lucette was the third of four children and spent her formative years living in the long shadow of World War II under German occupation, an experience that would later shape her resilience and determination.

After completing her education, Lucette served as a clerk for the U.S. Army General Depot in Verdun, earning several commendations for her dedication and work ethic. It was here that she met Laurence Silverstein, a chemical engineer serving as specialist, rank SP4, in the U.S. Army. The couple married and, in 1961, embarked on a new adventure, moving to the United States.

Lucette devoted herself to her family, raising four children while also sharing her French language and heritage as a teacher to kindergarteners. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she balanced her roles as mother, wife and professional while creating welcoming homes in cities across the country including Phoenix, Arizona; Chattanooga and Memphis, Tennessee; Wilmington, North Carolina; Muskogee, Oklahoma; and Sugar Land, Texas.

Her passions included cooking, landscaping, rose and vegetable gardening, decorating, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She took great pleasure in cultivating cherished friendships and sharing many laughs with neighbors wherever she lived. After converting to Judaism, Lucette became an active member of her temple community, often coordinating Oneg Shabbats and volunteering her time.

Lucette is survived by her four children: Francois Silverstein, Catherine Mongeau and her husband Robert, Daniel Silverstein and his wife Sheryl, and Nicole Greenberg and her husband Mark along with eight grandchildren-Benjamin, Chelsea, Madeleine, Gabrielle, Lauren, Andrew, Eli, and Ava-each of whom continues to honor Lucette's legacy of resilience, creativity, and love.

Her remarkable journey spanned continents and eras-from wartime France to the American South-and she approached each chapter with grace, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched.

Lucette will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Houston National Cemetery, honoring their lifelong love, partnership and shared journey.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to either The MD Anderson Cancer Center or to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation in memory of their mother.