- Date Of Birth: October 12, 1934
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2021
- State: Georgia
Mrs. Mary “Melvina” Overton Slater, age 86, of Rising Fawn, GA, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Slater was born October 12, 1934, in Geraldine, AL, daughter of the late Milton G. “M.G.” Overton and Viola Henderson Overton. Prior to her retirement, she served as a case worker for the State of Tennessee. She was also the State President of Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Chattanooga, TN.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Slater was preceded in death by her husband, Randell Slater; sisters, Rosie Mae Daughtery and Ileen Bowling; brothers, John Overton and Herman Overton.
Survivors include her daughters, Kittie (Dennis) Stafford and Kristie (Robert) Headley; granddaughter, Carrie (David) Huff; and great-grandchildren, Michael and Noah Huff.