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Fern Civilla Slater Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1931 - 2009

Fern Civilla Slater Fern C. Slater age 77 of Greenville passed away suddenly on Friday January 2, 2009 at her home in Greenville. She was born in Ferndale, MI on April 19, 1931 the daughter of Carson E. and Bessie Sigafoose Hill. Her mother preceded her in death on April 19, 1931 and her father preceded her in 1975 and also her step-mother Lucille Hill.

She was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1950 and was married to Stephen Slater and he preceded her in death in August 1993. She loved people, animals, crafts and camping and greeted everyone with a smile and a hug.

Surviving are her son and wife, Dennis C. and Rubi Slater of Greenville and her grandchildren, Benjamin S. Slater of Greenville, Sarah and Jason Attard of Wixom and D.J. Slater of Wisconsin, four great grandchildren and her cousins.

A family memorial service will be held and a public memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation services were provided through Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to the March of Dimes or the Humane Society.


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There are currently 17 condolences.


Tom and Theda Dimon
Thursday January 8, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Dennis and Rubi, We will miss hearing from Fern, we enjoyed her letters and phone calls here in Tennessee. She was a great lady and my Mom and Dad, Edna and Floyd thought a lot of her.
 
Darryl & Margaret Gladding
Tuesday January 6, 2009 at 6:54 AM

I will miss Fern so much. I enjoyed the emails that I received from her and the hugs she gave every time she saw me. She was by far, one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. I am sure that God has a very special place for her. May she rest in peace.
 
Dennis, Rubi and Ben Slater
Monday January 5, 2009 at 9:33 PM

To all that sent condolences, Thank you very much for all the kind and comforting words. We really appreciate it. If you need to contact us,please feel free to email us at rubi_slater@yahoo.com
 
Kathie Slater
Monday January 5, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Dennis and Ruby I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of Fren's passing. I had been trying to contact her and could never find her.I always loved her and will miss her dearly. You guys can contact me at the above e-mail. Please pass the info to Sarah as well. The kids would love to get to know you! Again I am so sorry!
 
Glenn(Class of '50) and Carol Baxter
Monday January 5, 2009 at 7:44 PM

We are lucky to have known Fern. We saw her at our luncheon in September and she was her usual sweet self. She always had a good word and always went the extra mile to make others happy. We will miss her. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family. Glenn and Carol Baxter, Zephyrhills, Florida.
 
SUE AND DON CUNNINGHAM
Monday January 5, 2009 at 7:32 PM

SORRY TO HEAR OF FERNS PASSING. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY THOSE WHO KNEW HER. DON AND I ENJOYED CAMPING WITH HER AND JOE AT SNOWS LAKE, FENWICK.
 
Pastor Jim & Margie Sayers
Monday January 5, 2009 at 5:01 PM

We had the privilege of having Fern in our church service at SnowLake Kampground. She was always concerned about other people and there problems. Our deepest sympathy to her family Pastor Jim & Margie Sayers from Florida
 
Karin Trevino
Monday January 5, 2009 at 8:20 AM

It is a very sad time for me to hear the loss of my dear, dear friend Fern, that was like a mother to me. SHE WAS A SHINING STAR! I will miss her so much but I am also at Peace knowing she is in Heaven. What a glorious day that was for her to see Jesus and all her loved ones again. Mom I love you and will miss you until we meet again. Love your daughter Karin "Hugs and Kisses" your favorite saying on all your letters you sent me.
 
Denise Thomas
Sunday January 4, 2009 at 11:42 PM

I am the daughter to Joe Miller. I am so saddend by the news of the passing of Fern! She was so sweet to our family! I will miss her deeply. My prayers to you and your family as well as to my Dad.
 
Diane McCauley
Sunday January 4, 2009 at 8:08 PM

I never had the honor of meeting your mother, but she touched the heart of my sister Karin. I know how much Karin will miss her and her friendship. She always talked so foundly of Fern. My condolences to your family, friends and all that loved her.
 
Scott, Linda, Jarod, Erin and Noah Collier
Sunday January 4, 2009 at 4:04 PM

We had the pleasure of meeting Fern this past summer at Snowslake's Lake Kampground. We bought the camper next to her. She was always such a great person to be around. As everyone has already said she always had a smile for you. There were somedays that we would just sit and pass the time by listening to her stories. She was very kind and compassionate. We will really miss her.
 
Lydia (Hill) Kimball
Sunday January 4, 2009 at 2:59 PM

God Bless my fun lovin' Aunt Fern. No one could cut up and be silly like her. She even booby trapped my honeymoon suite. She loved life and everyone in it. Now she is at home with my beloved Uncle Steve. I will miss you more than words can say, Aunt Fern!
 
Connie L Lambert
Sunday January 4, 2009 at 12:14 PM

We were so saddened by the news of Fern's passing. Snowslake Kampground won't be the same with out her. Please let us know when her Memorial service is. ( I used to camp beside Virgil and Bonnie and come to the dinners)(I am at lot 27 now)Fern always had a smile for everyone. We truely will miss her.
 
Jerry & Shelly Bean
Saturday January 3, 2009 at 11:56 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard and so trying time. No word will ever take the hurt away but hopefully knowing you had a very special mother who always brighten up our day when she came into the resturant at the kampground. She would always make the new people feel so at home their, and their will be someone special to meet her at those gates into heaven. I just hope she will give him a hug from his mom.
 
Marty & Wendy Dowsett
Saturday January 3, 2009 at 11:31 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May your faith give you strength to help you find peace and comfort. Fern was a wonderful person, always so full of life. We will always remember and miss her smiling face.
 
ROBERT AND JACKIE ADAIR
Saturday January 3, 2009 at 2:45 PM

PLEASE ACCPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. WE KNEW FERN AS A FRIEND AND SPENT OUR SUMMERS WITH HER AT SNOWSLAKE.SHE WAS A FINE LADY AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED.WE WILL INCLUDE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS THAT YOU WILL FIND PEACE KNOWING SHE IS WITH HER LORD.
 
Bob & Elzada Harris
Saturday January 3, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Sorry to hear about your lost. We will miss this Beautiful Lady deeply.Your mother was a very careing person and filled alot of hearts with joy.Our prayers are with all of you.
 







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