Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Constance Goodwin Slattery
Constance Goodwin Slattery
Obituary
Guest Book
Constance Slattery Obituary
Constance (Connie) Goodwin Slattery, 90, of Martin, passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 in Martin, SD at the Bennet County Hospital. Connie was born September 2, 1933 in Watertown, SD, to parents Albert Clive Moorehouse and Florence McDonald-Moorhouse. Connie grew up in White River, SD until her high school years when the family moved to Martin. Connie graduated from Bennett County High School in 1952. After High School, Connie remained in Martin taking a job at the local Bennett County Coop. It was during this time that she met John Slattery of Martin. John and Connie were married in 1955 and resided in Martin for several years until they were able to build a home on the Slattery family farm and ranch in 1957. John and Connie raised 4 children Joe, Jeff, Paul & Jean. Besides raising four kids she spent many hours helping on the farm. She helped in the hay field, summer fallowing, working cattle, or wherever she was needed. Through the years Connie was involved in the Beta Sigma Pi sorority, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Legion Auxiliary and donated many hours of community service. In addition to the local Coop, Connie also worked for over 30 years in the office of the Martin Livestock sale barn. She loved gardening and growing flowers, but she was best known for being an amazing cook. She was especially proud of her 5 grandchildren. Two doctors, two nurses, and a construction manager. Connie will be deeply missed by her family.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Florence Moorhouse, brother Alfred Moorhouse and sister Helen Crosswait.
Connie is survived by her husband of 69 years John, her sons Joe (Lorna) Slattery, Jeff Slattery, Paul Slattery and daughter Jean (Brian) Kirk. Grandchildren, Casey Slattery, Brianna Slattery, John Paul Slattery (Kaytlyn), Melissa Slattery (Lonnie Lesmeister), Megan Slattery and great grandchildren Kase, Krew, Kaden, Reagan and Easton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at the new American Legion.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
211 Main Street P.O. Box 65, Martin, SD 57551
People and places connected with Constance
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Constance Slattery
Tell your own story about Constance
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Constance Slattery's name
How to support Constance's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Constance Slattery's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more