Mary Slaton, age 64, of Ewing, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home.
Mary’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be no public services at this time.
Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Mary was born on October 16, 1951 in Arcadia, MO, the daughter of Ollie Chasten and Dorothy (Tripp) Chasten.
She married James Arthur Slaton on January 7, 1996 and he survives.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Before her health failed her, Mary was a clerk at Lake Zone Shell in Whittington.
Mary enjoyed fishing. She loved garage sales, playing cards, board games, and family cookouts. Her family said she was the best at barbecuing chicken. When her kids would come to visit, she always enjoyed a car ride around Rend Lake, and a trip to Lake Benton with her grandchildren to feed the ducks.
Mary is survived by her husband Jim Slaton of Ewing; a son Richard Freeston of Galesburg, IL; a daughter Jennifer and spouse Tamra Pagel of Pontiac, IL; four step-sons: Ryan Slaton, Jason Slaton, Joshua Slaton and Nathen Slaton all of Pontiac, IL; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Nathan, Keegan, and Sarah; three brothers: Norman, James, and Ray all of Texas; two sisters: Norma and husband Frank of Des Moines, IA, Deanna and husband Dave of Chenoa, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Darlene and Debbie; and a brother Stanley.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with Mary’s cremation expenses.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Mary, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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