this life for her heavenly life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, after a lengthy illness at home
surrounded by family and loved ones. Mother Slaughter was a devoted and faithful member of
Faith United Baptist Church for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elzie and Louise Reel and her devoted friend and
husband Tommy A. Slaughter. Her memories will be cherished by three sons: Thaddeus
(Desia), Gregory (Angela) and Bennie (Annette) all of Chattanooga. Two Daughters: Marilyn
(Willie) Johnson of Virginia and Tanya Lewis of Atlanta. One beloved sister, Mrs Emma Jo Ballou
of Ooltewah. 10 grandchildren: Tawonda, Torrance, Tia, Oterious, Renita, Xiavion, Matthew,
Little Tia, LaKesha and Donnie and 5 great-grandchildren. Devoted friends, include Henrietta Griffith,
Melvie Chatman, Riley and Paulette Walker, Melba Brown and Linda Collins. A host of other
relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 10, 2017, 1 – 7 PM, at Advantage Funeral & Cremation
Services. Services will Monday, September 11, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Advantage
Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial: 12:30 PM at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Services provided by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, 1724 McCallie Avenue,
Chattanooga, TN. 423-265-4414 www.advantagefunerals