Michelle Silvati

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Michelle “Sholley” Silvati, loving wife, sister, aunt, passed away at the age of 62 in South Carolina. Sholley was born on March 31, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jerry and Audrey (Buglione) Silvati.  She is survived by her husband Randy Hardin and her dog Maggie, her brothers Michael (Susan) Silvati, Joe (Karen) Silvati and sister Tina (Pat) Abbatiello. Her lovely nieces and nephews who all had a special place in her heart. Michael (Tera) Silvati, Staci (Nick) Turner, Jake Silvati, Chrissy (Joe) Silvati, Zach (Morgan) Abbatiello, Bailey (Brooke) Abbatiello and Vinny Abbatiello. She was blessed with 7 great nephews and nieces: Brayden and Taylor Turner, Ava and Sophia Silvati, Gio and Luca Abbatiello and AJ Paley. She had an incredible relationship with her cousin Janice Naish, who was like a sister to her.

Sholley’s passion for animals, especially dogs was the core of who she was, always saying they were like her kids. She was always ready to help in a rescue situation and always advocated to rescue dogs in need. Sholley’s other favorite times were cruising up and down the water at Lake Waynoka, walking the shores of Myrtle Beach collecting shells and sharks' teeth and taking in the beautiful sunrises. Sholley’s love transformed the lives of everyone she encountered. She loved her siblings, nieces, and nephews fiercely. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people, share herself and evoke that same spirit of love in each person she knew. Enjoying the last 27 years side by side with her husband Randy Hardin, living in Ohio, California and finally settling in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  She enjoyed the beach, loved having people come for a visit always wanting to FaceTime for family events, enjoyed traveling and never ended a conversation without saying, "I love you".

A visitation and memorial service will be held at Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH on April 17th. Viewing hours will be from 10:00am-12:00pm with a memorial service immediately following. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road.

A donation in memory of Michelle Silvati, can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

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