Mary Caple Slack Gayhart, 99, of Fairdale, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She was a retired school guard with JCPS, Christian by faith, and a member of Fairdale Community Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Frank Slack, Jr. & Isaac Gayhart; grandson Dewayne Slack; & several siblings. She is survived by her sons: Larry Slack (Eldora) & Michael Slack (Cathy); grandchildren: Kristie Shockley (Russell), Teri Nichols (Gordon), Leigh Kleitz (Glen), Angel Baker (Chris), Mikki Slack (Travis Colvin), and Tyler Slack (Miranda Thixton); 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, Evalynn; and sister, Virginia Roberts. The funeral service for Mary will be Monday, August 13, 2018 at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home, 411 Fairdale Road, with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pm on Sunday, August 12, and after 10am on Monday, August 13, until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, and special thanks for the nurses & doctors at Audubon Hospital for their compassion & care.