Velma Charlotte Silverhorn

Velma Charlotte Silverhorn, 96, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, in Chickasha, OK. Velma was born in Stecker, OK on September 16, 1925 to James Silverhorn and Clara (Tsalote) Silverhorn. She was the granddaughter of Nationally renowned prolific Kiowa artist, Haungooah or Silverhorn whose paintings and drawings are exhibited in museums throughout the United States.

Velma had seven children: Sarah Silverhorn, Roddy Silverhorn, Kenny Silverhorn, Billie Silverhorn, Michael Sullivan, Craig Clark, and Jeff Silverhorn. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother to all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and recently a great-great-great-grandson she didn't get to meet. Velma was also grandmother to the first triplets born to the Kiowa Tribe.

She was a nurses aid during her years that she worked at Friendship Manor. Velma worked there for many years until she retired. In her later years, she spent most of her time at home where she enjoyed when family would meet for dinners and holidays. Velma always enjoyed seeing her grandchildren enjoying themselves during the holiday gatherings.

Velma is preceded in death by her: parents, James Silverhorn and Clara Tsalote Silverhorn; brothers, Billy Jo Silverhorn, Leonard Silverhorn and Bo Silverhorn; sisters, Ruth Silverhorn, Bessie Ahhaitty, Rosalyn Stevens; sons, Michael Sullivan and Craig Clark; granddaughters, Jamie and Kenna Silverhorn.

Velma is survived by her:
Children: Sarah Silverhorn, Anadarko, OK
Roddy Silverhorn and wife, Martha, Anadarko, OK
Billie Silverhorn, Anadarko, OK
Kenny Silverhorn and wife, Ladonna, Medford, OK
Jeff Silverhorn and wife, Gigi, Piedmont, OK
17 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and recently 1 great-great-great-grandson.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2021
First Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Wake Service: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Interment: Red Stone Cemetery, Anadarko, OK


Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK