Silke Karla Vinyard

Silke was born in Paderborn, Germany on May 11, 1967, to the late Lewis W. Robinson and Karin G. Baker. A graduate of Richland Northeast High School, she worked in hotel management and as a personal caregiver. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, Silke loved roller skating with friends and shopping at Columbia Mall. Later in life, she spent her time traveling and visiting the mountains every chance she could.

Surviving are her faithful and longtime companion, Terry Porter; sons, Christopher Vinyard and Justin Vinyard; grandsons, Talon and Brantley Vinyard; and sisters, Sylvia Rossetti (Tim) and Kristine Lynch (Brandon) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Silke was predeceased by her beloved granddaughter, Journee Taylor Vinyard.

Silke’s family and friends will tell you that she loved to sing and dance and that she had a smile that lit up a room. She also cared very deeply for those close to her as well as people she didn’t know. We are not surprised that she chose to donate her organs in hopes she could help others.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is in assistance to the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com