Edna Irene Miles Slaughter
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Edna Irene Slaughter, age 95, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Dallas, TX to James Andrew and Ellen Guerin Miles. She married Joe Albert Slaughter on June 10, 1944 and they shared 68 wonderful years together until his passing on March 26, 2012.
Edna was a member of the Grace Temple Baptist Church beginning October 12, 1952. She was a Sunday school teacher at the church and taught the elder ladies class. She loved her church and family. Edna always greeted people like friends and always had a big smile. She loved to cook. There was always a meal ready when guests arrived at her house. She loved animals and especially birds. She would take time out to crack the pecans that fell from the nearby tree to feed the doves. Growing flowers was easy for her. One year she had blue bonnets covering the entire front yard. Edna will be dearly missed.
Edna is survived by her daughters: Susan Kay Slaughter of Austin, TX and Joy Lee Tucker and husband David of Del Valle, TX; brother: Earl Ray Miles and wife Elizabeth of Dallas, TX; sister: Alice Malone of Dallas, TX; grandchild: Lena Dawson and husband Bobby; great-grandchildren: Todd Dawson and Philip Dawson.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband: Joe Slaughter; parents: James and Ellen Miles; brothers: Andrew, Jerry, Truit, and Billy ; sisters: Betty Fern, Minnie Lee, and Annie Ruth.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Kermit, TX, officiated by Brother Doug Bates. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers will include: David Tucker, Bob Dawson, Todd Dawson, and Phil Dawson.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Service Funeral Parlor and condolences may be sent to the family at www.fs-fp.com.