Silvia Evelyn Pemberton
Arrived: November 12, 1930 – Departed: December 11, 2025
Mrs. Silvia Evelyn Pemberton (nee Davoren), affectionately known to all as ‘Ms. Evvie’ or ‘Mrs. P’, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at her home on Dec. 11, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia, at the age of 95.
Her Foundation of Talent and Education
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, love, compassion, the value of education, cooking, and the spirit of giving, which defined her 95 years.
A precocious student, her early education began at age 3, and her ability to excel was hard to go unnoticed. Upon completion of the 7th Standard, she was assigned to teach an elementary class. However, while she enjoyed that, her true calling was in the artistry of sewing: needle and thread. 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.
Her Faith
As a devout mother, she demonstrated her passion for the things of Almighty God, who was her foundation. Sunday School teacher, Class leader, Women’s league member, and the choir – she was always active.
A Legacy of Love and Artistry
Mrs. Silvia shared 51 years of marriage with her late husband, Victor L. Pemberton, until his passing in 2005. That union produced eight children, but seven grew to adulthood. 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 later to Kennessaw, 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
Relocation to Kennesaw with her daughter, Victoria, another skill developed. Silvia 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 life 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
Preceded in death by:
Her husband: Victor L. Pemberton
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; Avalyn, 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 Nesbitt, Ronald Roberts Jr., Adonis Rawlins, and Steadroy Francis.
Extended Family: Numerous relatives and close friends – deeply loved in Kennessaw, St Thomas, and St Kitts.
Though Mrs. Silvia Evelyn Pemberton transitioned from the earthly life, her 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 impacted throughout the journey.
Tributes can be sent to: silviapem95@gmail.com by Jan. 30.
Service Information:
Funeral Service: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Location: Tabernacle Methodist Church, St. Kitts
Interment: Tabernacle Cemetery, St. Kitts
Arrangements by:
#1. Georgia: Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Kennessaw, GA.
#2. St Kitts: Jenkins Funeral Home, Basseterre, St Kitts.
