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1927
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BARBARA SLAUGHTER Obituary
Barbara was born in Batesville, VA and moved to Hampton, VA in 1948. She has been a resident of Hampton, York County and Newport News ever since. Barbara graduated from Greenwood High School in Albemarle County, VA. She was a faithful member and served in various capacities at Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown, VA.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents John Thomas Layman and Bertha Smyth Marsh Layman, her husband William Thomas Slaughter, brother William Samuel Layman, sister Mary Elizabeth Layman, and half-brother John Templeton Layman. She is survived by sister Nancy Jo Layman Truslow (Youngstown, Ohio), sons Thomas Melvin (Mary Jane), Robert Lee (Elaine), John David (Tamara) and daughter Elizabeth Ann Johnson (Al), four granddaughters Karen Thomas (Jeremiah), Jennifer Surber (Billy), Kristal Bland (Travis), Brooke Marie and one grandson Ryan William, and four great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021at 10:00 AM at Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown VA 23693 followed by burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, VA at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA 23693.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Yorktown, and Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, VA.
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Liz Layman
April 1, 2023
She has not been forgotten, and hope the memories sustain her family for a long time to come.
Tammy Harrison
June 12, 2021
She will always be the woman I've admire ❤
Lynda Layman Gevers
April 15, 2021
Praying for comfort and peace in the loss of Barbara. May she Rest In Peace rejoicing in her love of God.
Evelyn Arboleda
April 14, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Slaughter family. May Ms Barbara rest in peace. Prayers will be offered.
Scott Laney
April 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your fond memories be your comfort in the days ahead until you meet again. Scott Laney and family
Rick Jones
April 12, 2021
Tommy, Ann, Bobby! I am so sorry to hear about your mom! She was a wonderful women, lived her life as an example for others and was by definition a servant of the Lord!
Robert Wrenn
April 7, 2021
Condolences to entire Slaughter family on the loss of one of the most saintly women I have ever know. Her dedication to her Lord, her family and her friends was extraordinary. Having known her since I was a child I mourn her passing but I celebrate her new life in the presence of her God. She lived her life to this end, to celebrate with Saints gone on before celebrating around the throne.
Myrtle Wilson
April 7, 2021
Barbara was an amazing lady. She was a faithful friend
and neighbor to my sister, Jeanette Hall as well as many others that she did so much for. She drove Jeanette to doctors appointments and anywhere else she needed to go. She would run through their back yards to check on Jeanette to make sure she was ok. After Barbara moved to Warwick Forest she would always be there to listen to "The Heart Throbs" from Liberty Baptist. I enjoyed the time talking with her every time. God bless this wonderful Lady.
Liz Layman
April 6, 2021
Barbara was a constantly moving dynamo taking care of family, friends, &church members. We will miss her, her laugh, her energy and her wisdom. She is now with her husband and family that has gone on before. May she rest in eternal peace.
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