Ida Mae Swain Silva, 71, of Port Bolivar, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Harbor Hospice House. She was born on June 7, 1937 to Ivy and Gertrude Rose Swain in Beaumont. Ida was a resident of Port Bolivar for over twenty-five years.
She is survived by her daughters, Michele M. Dobson of Flower Mound, Tommie Jean Schwaab of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tammy Gale Dafonte of Port Bolivar; grandchildren, Brandi L. Hooge, Chad A. Schwaab, Steven B. Schwaab, Bryan T. Schwaab, Tammy Sievers, Misti LeBaron, Benny J. Dafonte, Katrina A. Dafonte; great grandchildren, Olivia L. Hooge, Zachary J. Hooge, Brentten Schwaab, Logen Schwaab, Chesney Sievers, Holden Sievers, Mitchell LeBaron, Madison LeBaron, Gabrielle Dafonte; sister, Margie Lee; brother, Dennis Swain of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and her best friend, Doris Ratcliff.
A Memorial service may be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
