Silva Marie Vaught, age 86, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association and can be left on care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Silva was born, August 9, 1927 in Tipton (Moniteau County), Missouri, the daughter of Sidney and Rachel (Petty) Cobb. She was one of seven children and grew up on the farm. She loved to cook and collect recipes and cookbooks. She also loved to travel with her husband, Norman. She enjoyed nature and the outdoors, as well as gardening and working with her hands.

She is survived by her husband of sixty three years, Norman, daughter, Glenda Jones and husband Kent, granddaughter, Natalie Kelso and great-granddaughter, Shelby; a sister Wilma Damf, of California, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews along with many good friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.