Joella Johnson Silva, 61, of Suffolk passed away on September 3 , 2010. A native of Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Johnson IV and Inez Blevins Johnson and also predeceased by a brother, Walton Barry" Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael Anthony Silva of Suffolk; a daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Lonnie Williams of Suffolk; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Silva of Prince George County, VA; grandchildren: Christina Niles and her husband Kyle, Joshua Williams, Mikey Williams, Jared and a granddaughter on the way; sisters, Becky Hicks, Ruth Mansfield and Rachel Beavers; brother, Jon Johnson V and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, P. O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com