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Mattie Marie Slaughter
Mattie Marie Slaughter
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Louisville - 79, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James Slaughter Sr.; children, James Slaughter Jr. (Cynthia), Waymon (LaNitra) and Derek Slaughter (Megan); sister, Teresa Buckner; sister in law, Shirley King; special daughter, Shermane Dale; special caring nehew, Edward Wessel; special friend, Eva Jo Malone of Las Vegas, NV.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5pm-8pm Thursday, October 4, 2019 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3815 W. Broadway, Funeral: 11am Friday, October 4, 2019 at the church. Burial 1pm Monday, October 7, 2019 in KY Veterans Cemetery.
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Pamela Smith-Brito
October 5, 2019
Prayers for the Slaughter family. Found a photo of my daddy (Grant Smith) in the bag I carried to come see Ms Mattie. Thank you all for the love & memories! I celebrated ya'll all day
Rich and Cheryl Barnhart
October 2, 2019
Our condolences to you and your family.She was a sweet lady, and so kind to Megan.
Barbara Hines
October 2, 2019
Sorry to hear of your great loss.
Love and prayers.
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Karen Smith Forte
October 1, 2019
Keeping the family lifted in prayer
Karen Smith Forte
October 1, 2019
Slaughter, Bobby, Waymon, and Derek,
I am so saddened to hear of Mattie's passing, oh, what great memories. The good ole days, keeping the family lifted in prayer and Love.
Karen Forte
October 1, 2019
Slaughter, Bobby, Waymon & Dereck,
I am saddened to hear of Mattie's passing, we have had some great times, lots of history. Keeping you lifted in prayer.
Karen (Smith) Forte
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