Silvia Pemberton

Silvia Evelyn Pemberton (nee Davoren), affectionately known to all as ‘Ms. Evvie’ or ‘Mrs. P.’, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on December 11, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia. She was 95 years old.

A Foundation of Faith and Talent

Born in Tabernacle Village, St. Kitts, to Ellen Davoren and Maxwell Parris, Silvia was identified from birth as a unique and gifted child-her hands were never idle. She was raised by her beloved grandmother, “Ma” who instilled in her the core values of faith, compassion, cooking, and the spirit of giving, which defined her 95 years.

A precocious student, Silvia attended school at age three and graduated from the 7th Standard so early that she was immediately asked to teach. However, while she enjoyed that, her true calling was in the artistry of the needle. Having mastered sewing by making clothes for her dolls under the guidance of her Aunt Hannah, she grew into an exceptional freehand and pattern seamstress and a popular couturier.

A Legacy of Love and Artistry

Silvia shared 51 years of marriage with her late husband, Victor L. Pemberton, until his passing in 2005. Together, they raised eight children. Silvia’s devotion to her family was visible to the entire community; she was famous for dressing her children in perfectly coordinated outfits-her sons in shirts that matched her daughters’ dresses, often accompanied by her own matching dress, hats, and bags.

Her career spanned decades, from St. Kitts to St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., and finally to Georgia. Whether she was sewing all night to meet a deadline for a wedding party, sewing school skirts, or providing formal attire for neighbors, even when payment was delayed, her kindness was her trademark. She wore an unassuming smile, which made it difficult to tell if she was mad.

Her Final Years

In 2009, Silvia relocated to Kennesaw, GA, with her daughter, Victoria. There she traded some of her sewing time for the soil, finding joy in gardening and growing the vegetables for the family table. She remained the cornerstone of her family, finding her greatest happiness in sewing, cruises, domestic, and international travel, and celebrating the academic and like achievements of her children and grandchildren.

Survivors

Sons: T. Alva Pemberton (Aurelia), Ivor Pemberton, Winston Pemberton (Ideta).

Daughters: E. Victoria Pemberton, Erma L. Pemberton, Thelma R. Pemberton-Abbot (Elvin), Evelyn A. Pemberton-Lettsome.

(Preceded in death by her son, Elroy Pemberton)

Grandson: Jermaine “Ras Koniyah” Pemberton and

Sisters: Catherine Roberts, Sarah Rawlins, and Paulette Nibbs

Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren: A vast legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Fiona, Antoinette + Bria & Brianna; Alecia +Jahmera; Avalynm Alvalia, Keneva; Shermaine + Ajani & Asia, Dominique + Kyra and Sora; James; Vi’Kelia; Terencia +JeTaari; Telford + Kaiya; Shukura, Sharifa, Shyvonna; MeLaine; Petryce + Anthony; Shenifa + Rhia & Remi; Winston Jr., Sholana, Sheraud, Shomali, and Tisha.

Nieces and Nephews: Melinda Audain, Paulette Rawlins, Mary Rawlins, Raymond Roberts, Jerome Rawlins, Hester Mesbitt, Ronald Roberts Jr., Adonis Rawlins, and Steadroy Francis.

Extended Family: Numerous relatives and close friends, too many to mention, but all deeply loved.

Though she transitioned from the earthly life, Silvia E. Pemberton’s memory will live on in those who wore the clothes she made, ate a good meal, the jokes she shared and the many lives she touched.

Tributes can be sent to: [email protected] by January 30, 2026.

Service Information:

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Location: Tabernacle Methodist Church, St. Kitts

Interment: Tabernacle Cemetery, St. Kitts

Arrangements by: Jenkins Funeral Parlor, St. Kitts.