Bessie Kingery Slaughter, 90, of 438 Decatur Street in Eden, passed away Thursday evening, January 24, 2013 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, January 27, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Slaughter was born September 4, 1922 in Franklin County, VA. She was a member of Aiken Summit Wesleyan Methodist Church and a retiree of Spray Cotton Mill.
She is survived by her three sons, Luke Slaughter and wife, Nancy of Eden, George Slaughter and wife, Robin of Axton, VA and Roger Slaughter of Eden; two daughters, Kathy Hodgson and husband, Ron of Eden and Bonnie Jarrell, also of Eden; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Hodges and Lloyd Hodges, both of Rocky Mount, VA; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Slaughter.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Jasper Lee Slaughter; sons, Bill Slaughter and Timothy Slaughter and daughter, Nancy Slaughter.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Kathy Hodgson, 527 John Street in Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Gail Smith
im so sorry for ur loss , she is singing with the angels she will be missed
candy bateman
To all the family, we are so very sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Fred & Diane Turner
So sorry to hear of granny Bessie's passing.She is with the Lord.No more suffering.All of her family is in our prayers.God Bless
Rick & Hazel Hopkins
So sorry to hear of Bessie's passing. Know that she is in a better place and is reunited with loved ones. Also sorry that we weren't home when she passed, but you are in our prayers.
Jerry & Julia Slaughter
Luke,George,Roger,Kathy,Bonnie & Family. I am sorry to hear abour your mother. As you might already know, you have lost the best friend you will ever have. She was a fine lady, she loved all of her children, she was hard worker and a good neighbor. I know because I grew up with all of you. God bless each of you. William(Bill)Murphy
William Murphy
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Robert and Vicky Slaughter
Vicky Slaughter
Condolences from the family of Helen Kingery Jones Sampson and "Duffy" Leon Sampson of Cherokee, NC; Alan Rocky Sampson & wife Lisa Smith Sampson and Children of Bryson City, NC; Penny Sampson Johnson and children of Cherokee, NC.
Rocky Sampson (828)735-1950
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Born: Monday Sep 4, 1922
