Silva S. McClellan (86) died on July 23, 2020 in Lake City, Florida. Silva was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey where she met and married a USAF service man, the late Adam M. McClellan, Jr. They had two children, Alan Chris and Silva Darlene and they settle down in Miami.
In 1974, Silva lost her husband and concentrated on raising her family. Family was everything for Silva.
In 1982, she had her first granddaughter, Astra Larissa (38) whom she helped to raise, loving her as a second daughter.
In 1998, her son Alan was blessed with a beautiful wife, Sevtap, which gave Silva her third daughter.
In 2002, Silva was gifted a great-granddaughter, Adrianna (17).
In 2005, she was blessed with her second granddaughter, Chloe Elif (14).
In 2007, she was blessed with a great-grandson, Nathan (13).
Her final blessing came in 2009, when Isabel Cemre (11) was born.
Silva spent her life taking care of her family and we who are her family were truly blessed to have the amazing women in our lives. She will be missed until we meet again with God.
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family. Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com