Peggy Jane (Caruthers) Silvers

Memorial services for Peggy Jane Caruthers Silvers, 80, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. December 16, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Washington Creek German Baptist Cemetery southwest of Lawrence. She passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born May 7, 1937 in Wellsville, KS the daughter of Roger I. and Ruby L. (Houk) Caruthers.

She was a member of the Stull United Methodist, Central United Methodist, and Lone Star Church of The Brethren, After 5 Christian Women’s Club, Kanwaka County Extension Homemakers Unit, Jolly Quilters Quilting Bee, and team member of the Newman Bowling League. She was a member and later a leader of the Kanwaka 4-H Club. The Silvers family was recognized as Douglas County 4-H Family of the Year in 1983.

She was a secretary for the Lawrence Paper Company and the First Presbyterian Church.

She married Carl Eugene Silvers April 14, 1957 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death February 27, 2014.

Survivors include her daughter, Cathy S. Silvers, Lone Star; her two sons, Steven E. Silvers, Lone Star; and Bradley J. Silvers (Renae), Topeka; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald L. Caruthers.

The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Douglas County 4-H Foundation, Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association or Lone Star Church of the Brethren and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

9 Condolences

  1. Martha Rose on December 5, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    I am a member of First Presbyterian Church and remember
    Peggy Silvers who was the secretary many years ago. She has not been forgotten, but remembered as a caring, patient, exacting secretary. We appreciated her
    Very much.
    My sympathy to her family. She will be missed.



  2. Sheila Ward on December 5, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Cathy, Steven , Brad and Family,
    I will miss Aunt Peggy’s Birthday and Christmas cards- I cant remember a year since I was a little girl that she didn’t remember. I will miss her great cooking and kind and gentle nature. What a great reunion she is having in heaven with our loved ones. Sending love and prayers!



  3. George and Joyce Elliott on December 5, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    Cathy, Steve, and Brad ,
    We are very saddened to hear of Peggy’s death. We had some good times with Peggy and Carl when we were younger and lived every minute . Peggy and Cathy made blankets for all my kids and I still have them today. R.I.P Peggy we will miss you.



  4. Carl Ward on December 5, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    One of the sweetest souls to ever walk the Earth, I will miss Aunt Peggy and her beautiful smile. Love and prayers to all my cousins.



  5. George and Joyce Elliott on December 5, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Silver Family
    We are very saddened to hear of Peggy’s death. We had some good times with Peggy and Carl when we were younger and lived every minute . Peggy and Cathy made blankets for all my kids and I still have them today. R.I.P Peggy we will miss you.



  6. Patti Goff on December 6, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Steve,
    My thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. Losing a parent is especially difficult – though happy memories will ease the hurt you are feeling now. Know that I am always here for you – whatever you need. Take a deep breath and carry on.



  7. Marty Olson on December 6, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Peace. I have nothing but the fondest memories of my time spent with Peggy. All my love to her family.



  8. Marc and Donita Bouton on December 12, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    Dear Silvers family –
    we are so sorry for your loss. Marc and his family thought so much of both Carl and Peggy.
    Cathy please know I and my husband will be praying for you and your family in this time of loss.
    God Bless You



  9. Condley's on December 30, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    We knew you from Stull. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.



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