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Queen SLADE Obituary
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, the Lord called Estell to eternal rest. She was educated in the York County Public School System. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Merritt Slade and was baptized at Zion Prospect Baptist Church where she has been a lifelong member.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers, Daniel and Willie Williams; and sisters, Elsie Williams Ashe and Cora Sexton Kenon.
Estell was employed at Langley Air Force Base/NASA Cafeteria and Fort Eustis Commissary, where she retired.
Estell's loving memory will always be cherished by her sons, Carlos Slade (Jacqueline) and Merritt Slade Jr. (Linda); daughter, Sandra Slade Griffin (Ernest); siblings, Bernard Williams and Doris Howard; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The viewing will be Friday, July 2, 2010, at Zion Prospect Baptist Church, 408 Darby Road, Yorktown, at 10 a.m. and the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The body will also be available for viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Queen SLADE
Sarah Gunn Lopez
July 7, 2010
Merritt and Family,
May God comfort you during this time of bereavement and may the memories you share remain in your heart forever.
Ernest Barber
July 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
G Howard Blowe
July 4, 2010
My deepest sympathy during your time of grief. May God bless you and you find comfort in his word.
Cecil Randall, Jr
July 4, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Mrs."Queen" Slade's passing. You have my deepest empathy, love and prayers. Know that God has her in his care and makes no mistakes.
Continue in love, faith. God Bless You All!
ben banks
July 2, 2010
Slade Family
May the Lord give you comfort & bless all.
Velda Brown
July 2, 2010
To Mr.Slade and Family:
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you'll during this most difficult time.May God Bless you'll and keep you in his care.
"The Brown's Family"
Yvonne (Cookie) Banks-Pettit
July 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melvin, Lillian & Bernadine Stewart
July 2, 2010
To The Family:
As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elmyrth Lockley Taliferro
July 1, 2010
You are not alone,to the family of Mrs Slade,Find comfort in knowing others care and will continue to pray for each one of you, share her memories and draw closer together as a family. This is from Merritt ' s classmate Claas of 1966.
Gloria Jones
July 1, 2010
Sandy, and family,
I'm so sorry for your lost. Mrs. Slade was a graceful, spirited woman whose wit left an impression on me.
May god comfort you and your family during this time.
JohnAvia Walker
July 1, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great sorrow. Sister Slade was loved and will be missed.
Be blessed. The Walkers
Pastor M. A. Turner, Sr.
July 1, 2010
Brother Carlos and the Slade Family:
May you be comforted with the precious memories of your loved one's life. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."
Evelyn W White
July 1, 2010
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May memories of her bring comfort to you and your family.
July 1, 2010
Time passes so quickly and moments spent become reflections of yesterday. May the beautiful memories you shared with your loved one bring you much peace and comfort. We shall cherish the many fond occasions shared with our cousin. The Barkers' Family
Jo Ann Myers Edelin
July 1, 2010
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You will remain in my prayers.
Jo Ann Myers Edelin
July 1, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your lost! Our prayers are going up for comfort during this time of need.
Jennie O. Hopson, Frank and Nancy (Hopson) Alvarado, Kemba Lucas Waddy
annie gunn
July 1, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carylon Brown
July 1, 2010
You have my deepest sympathy. Family and friends will help to ease the pain of your loss. I will see you at a later time. Take care of yourself.
Clyde Gunn
July 1, 2010
It is my prayer that God be with the Slade family to include the extension of the Slade family. Even though you have lost a love one,yet I pray that her spirits will continue to be with you, as you continue to press toward the mark of "our saviours' calling. Additionally we all must be mindful that we belong to God, and He only loans each of us to each other, just for a little while. However, one day...we should all meet in the Kingdom and sing "songs of joy"together. God bless the family and may Heaven continue to smile upon you.If there is anything I can do to assist you during this time, or later,I pray that you will contact me.
"To God we give all the Glory,Amen?
Janice Tucker
June 30, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 30, 2010
Sandra, Carlos, Merritt We pray that God has and will contuine to comfort you with your memories of your mother. Alice,Jimmy Joan &Lloyd (Newport News. )
Jakki Dixon
June 30, 2010
What a celebration in Heaven! I know Mrs Slade came in with style, grace and love of God in her. She will be missed.
Denise Hinds
June 30, 2010
May you and your family find God's comfort and peace during this time of bereavement. Celebrate this woman who was a legacy in her own way. Wilson and Denise Hinds
Delores Adona
June 30, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Deacon Dwayne & Marcia Banks
June 30, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
A. T. Hamilton
June 30, 2010
We are very saddened about the passing of Sister Slade, she was a beautiful women with a awesome spirit. We loved her and may you be comforted to know she is with the Master. Be Blessed.
A.. T. & Susan Hamilton
Earnest & Alice Wilkerson
June 30, 2010
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.
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