Nouchanh Silavanh

Nouchanh Silavanh (85), born January 28, 1939, passed peacefully on August 26, 2024. She was born in Vientiane, Laos and moved with her family to Opelika, Alabama in 1985. Nouchanh was the cherished wife of her beloved husband, Khamphath, with whom she shared eleven children and a lifetime of love and companionship after 65 years of marriage. She was a devout Christian for 39 years and a member of NorthSide Baptist Church.

Nouchanh was a devoted mother to her eleven children, Somsagath (Syamphone), Manilath (Syphanthong), Anonglak (Praseut), Aloune (David), Kongkeo (Monekham), Manivanh (Phouthalom), Manivone, Amphone (Vantha), Bangone (Bounthanh), Saysamone (Noy), and Nipakhone. Her unwavering love and guidance shaped their lives in countless ways.

She was a proud grandmother to Nitda, Anna, Tony, Phillip, Nina, Darla, Brenda, Kevin, Lena, Palina, Andra, Joseph, Alex, Allen, Julie, Catherine, Lexa, Leo, Belle, Cloud, Cristian, Brayleigh, and Sky, and a loving great­-grandmother to Sebastian, Naudia, Malynna, Preston, Madilynn, Kayden, Emerson, Camden, Mace, Ezra, Harper, Olive, Haven, Silas, and Callum. Nouchanh's legacy of love and kindness will live on through each of them.

Nouchanh will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her dedication to her family, and the deep love she had for all those around her. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends, who will forever hold her in their hearts.

Funeral services will be held at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home at 2pm CT, September 1, 2024, with a gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life afterward. May she rest in eternal peace.