Emma Lou Slate

Emma Lou Slate

Emma Slate Obituary

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Emma Lou Slate, 85, a retired school secretary, loving mother and grandmother, passed from this life, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Azle.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Springtown Church of ChristInterment will follow the service in Cottondale Cemetery.Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home.Memorials may be made in her name to Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Ave., Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102, in lieu of flowers.Born in Cottondale on Oct. 13, 1924 to Robert Bruce and Lela Nevada Morehead Banks, Emma Lou was the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Paradise High School in 1943 and married Earl Benjamin Slate on Nov. 25, 1943. They made their home in Springtown. An active member of the Springtown Church of Christ for many years, she was a Christian example to her family and friends. Emma Lou was known for her sweet personality, her pretty red hair, playing the harmonica, her love of cats, delicious chocolate pies, peanut butter cookies, making quilt tops, and her Halloween pranks. She retired from Springtown ISD in 1984 after serving as an elementary secretary for 16 years.We greatly appreciate Loree Potter, Wilma Jewett, Azle Manor and Covenant Hospice for assisting in the care of our mother.Preceding her in death were her parents; Earl, her husband of 58 1/2 years on June 13, 2002; five brothers, Alvin, Bill, Burn, Carl and Joe Banks; three sisters, Oma B. Newby, Ruby Taylor and Renez Richardson; and grandson, Jerry Lynn Clouse.Survivors include her children and their spouses, Earlene and John Clouse, Bobby and Tami Slate, all of Azle, Darlene and Lee Pennington of Springtown; grandsons, Tony Slate and wife Lindsay of Richmond, Dax Slate and Tracy Slate of Springtown, Nicholas Pennington and Chase Pennington of Abilene; great-grandchildren, Blake, Keanu, Shaylee, Kennedy, Kaitlyn and Jillian; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.White's Funeral Home401 N. Main, Springtown, TX 76082(817) 220-7111

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November 30, 2009

John Clouse posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2009

Cheryl Measures posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2009

Wanda (Martin) Parris posted to the memorial.

John Clouse

November 30, 2009

This fine lady was a great mother-in-law, a devout Christian, responsible for others also being one, several in her family, one who knew where she wanted to go in after-life. She spoke it, lived the Word, and walked the walk, talked the talk. She is now where she always wanted to be, up in Heaven telling my son, already there, what to do, as did here, and he loves it. What a fine legacy she left, and we family will miss her dearly. Her traits have influenced us all well.

Cheryl Measures

November 23, 2009

Emma Lou and Earl were our lifelong friends, and truly icons of Springtown as it used to be. God bless you and your families in the loss of Emma Lou.

Wanda (Martin) Parris

November 23, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Holly & Bryan Rider

November 22, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Teena Mason

November 21, 2009

Dar, Earline and Bobby,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Randy and I loved her so much and will miss seeing her. She was such a friend to Ruth, as all of you are. You were so wonderful in caring for your mother & were all a blessing to her. Please know that. I am thankful that Emma Lou is no longer confused, afraid or lonely. She is whole, happy and at peace. For that, I praise God.
Love, Randy and Teena Mason

Connie Lynch-Ball

November 20, 2009

Darlene and family,
My heart goes out to you during this time. Your mom was so sweet. I loved seeing her in the elementary office when I was little. I thought it was neat that she was there and at my church on Sundays. God is with you.

Richard & Lou Ellis

November 20, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dale (Sisk) Henry

November 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Scott & Billie Jo Allred

November 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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