GROVETOWN, Ga. - Mrs. Mona Silva, 50, wife of Robert W. Silva, entered into rest Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Doctor's Hospital. Mrs. Silva was the owner and operator of West Haven Pre-school in Evans, GA and a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Family members in addition to her husband include daughters: Heather Strickland of Martinez, GA and Stephanie Silva of Grovetown, GA; son: Brian Strickland and wife Kelley of Martinez, GA; grandchildren: Christopher and Kayla Strickland. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, 2008 at 11 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Terry Doss officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Silva, Brian Strickland, Robert "Bob" Lambert, David Lambert, Kenny Silva and Paul Silva. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, August 28, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-August 27, 2008