Joann Elisabeth Cannon Silhan

Joann Elisabeth Cannon Silhan of Gainesville, Georgia, passed Sunday, March 20, 2011 at her residence following a long illness.

A Memorial service is planned for 2:00 pm Saturday, April 02, 2011 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel . The Reverend Dale S. Cannon, Jr. will officiate.

Mrs. Silhan was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Steven Cannon and Lelia (Stapp) Cannon.

Mrs. Silhan is survived by her husband, Ralph Silhan; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Frank Staples of Severna Park, MD; daughter, Elisabeth Silhan of Carrolton, GA; three grandchildren, Chan, Grace and Jacob; and a brother Dale Cannon of Buford, GA;

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Institute; 960 Johnson Ferry Road; Suite 130; Atlanta, GA 30342.

Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.