Merle Silkwood

1926 ∼ 2014

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Merle Silkwood, 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born in Kilgore, Texas on June 24, 1926 to the late Frank Biggs and Jimmie Jewel Meadows Biggs. She was a retired employee of Nederland State Bank and a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland.

Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Jason Burden officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Merle is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billie Maurice Silkwood; and her daughter, Karen Silkwood. She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary Smith and husband, Bob of Mont Belview and Linda Vincent and husband, Matt of Port Neches; her brother, Jimmy Biggs and wife, Thelma of Hobbs, New Mexico; 8 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

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Barbara Stepherson Edwards April 5, 2014

Dearest Merle..The world has lost a beautiful,wonderful person..she was the same,every day,and with everyone..I grew up next door to her and her family..Elaine(Lanie) and Linda my thoughts and prayers for God to comfort you both and the grandchildren in your great loss..I loved her too..Barbara Stepherson Edwards (Hamm)

Barbara Stepherson Edwards April 5, 2014

Dearest Merle..One of the sweetest,most beautiful people,inside and out,that I have ever known..I grew up right next door to her, and her family.I remember when she and Bill moved in..She was the same anytime you saw her,always that beautiful smile..Gone but never forgotten. Elaine(laney) and Linda.May God Comfort you in the loss of your precious Mother..I loved her too..Barbara Stepherson

Barbara Stepherson Edwards April 5, 2014

Dearest Merle...One of the dearest,most beautiful person that I have ever known.She was loved by everyone who knew her..And from the time we first met her,she never changed.Always looked like she had just stepped out of a Fashion Magazine.I grew up next door to her and her family..gone but will never be forgotten..I'll always love you merle Barbara Stepherson Edwards

Steve Cutaia April 4, 2014

I will always remember her beautiful smile! Even after not seeing me for years, she remembered my name the night we helped her up at her home. We have all lost a wonderful friend, but have great memories of Mrs. Silkwood. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless your entire family Linda. What a wonderful woman you had for a mother. Steve Cutaia

Joy Boyd April 3, 2014

I will always remember seeing Ms. Silkwood, Ms. Roberts and Ms.Burnett on their daily walks through our neighborhood. I sure miss those days. Sorry for your loss. Your mom was a really sweet lady

Remi Martinez Bryan April 3, 2014

Condolences on your loss, Mrs. Merle and one of her friends visited with us at LaSuprema. She was a sweet lady and we will miss her visits . Sincerely, Remi Martinez Bryan And Staff @ Lasuprema

Sindy Flores April 3, 2014

Sindy Flores lit a candle in memory of Merle Silkwood

Sandra Miller April 3, 2014

Aunt Merle was dear to me. I remember every Summer when I was little that she would come to Mama's (Biggs) house so she could go to the Danville picnic. I remember the fried chicken and the pecan pies her and Grandma H. (my grandma/ her sister Billie Jean) would make. It was always a big event and something to look forward to each year. This is was one of many Memories I have of Aunt Merle when she would come visit us in Longview/Kilgore. We will miss you dearly. But give Grandma and H, Mama & Papa and Karen a HUGE hug from us! Love you! Sandra, Jeanie, Cindy, Scot

Sharon Roberts April 3, 2014

Rosemary, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how very close you were to her. She was a wonderful woman. I rember when we were growing up how our parents would get together and play cards, these are fond memories that we will always have, and now thar she has joined them, they are all together again playing cards! She will be missed. Love Sharon

Charla Davidson April 3, 2014

What a wonderful lady she was.

Becky Hammock Jones April 2, 2014

Dear Linda and Matt, Prayers for you in your time of loss. She was a very beautiful lady. I know you will miss her. Love , Becky Hammock Jones

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