Obituary: Henrietta Ruth Slaten

November 25, 1942 – April 23, 2023

Henrietta Ruth Slaten, 80, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born November 25, 1942, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Shirley and Grace (Reynolds) Flora.  Ruth married Jerry Eugene Slaten on July 6, 1963, and he preceded her in death on June 8, 2009.

Ruth was a 1960 graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the First Christian Church.  She was a housekeeper at Spring Mill Inn.  Ruth enjoyed going to yard sales and casinos, and she loved Elvis.

Surviving are her children, Jeremy (Lori) Slaten of Mitchell and Jerena (Mike) Bowling of Mitchell; grandchildren, Mark Gardner, Jacob Slaten, Lucas Slaten, Alex Slaten, Heather Bowling, Cody Bowling, Kyler Staley, and Kooper Staley; and sister, Genevieve Dalton of Orleans.                       

Her parents; husband; and siblings, Shirley Warren, Franklin Flora, and Norma Henderson, preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in Mitchell Cemetery with Chaplain David Hayes officiating.  Burial to follow.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Southern Care Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.