Shirley Slaughter

Shirley Slaughter was born August 17, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Cynthia Hall and later adopted by Percy Hall. She was the oldest of two children, with her younger sister Dollie M. Farrar preceding her in death. Shirley was educated in the John S Cobb School System in Cape. Shirley married the late Freddie Slaughter in 1953, and five children were born from this union. Shirley professed her life to Christ at an early age. She enjoys telling the story of her 1st visit to St. James A.M.E. Church as a teenager. She said she knew she was home, and she never left until her death. She loved working in the church and cherished praising the Lord. She served several roles within the church, including treasurer, the Pastor's Steward, hospitality committee member, and chancel choir member until her health prevented her services. She retired from KFVS- TV 12, where she worked for 40+ years. She truly enjoyed her job and co-workers. Shirley loved to read her Bible, help others, pray for and with others, gardening, playing cards, having family day every Sunday (which included great grandmother, grandmother, uncles, aunts, siblings, and cousins), holidays at the park, family reunions, Christmas at her house, and later yearly at the cabin. She was a diligent community worker. She has worked in the polls during elections, collected for causes such as the American Red Cross, The American Cancer Society, and The American Heart Association. You could always find Shirley laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She always thought of others first. "To know her was to love her." Shirley's legacy lives on through her five children, Edward D. Slaughter, Freddie L. Slaughter (Glodean), LaDonna D. White (Steve), Cynthia K. Hunter (Michael), and Beverly S. Slaughter. Her influence extends to her 21 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was also survived by sisters Victoria Whitehead, Beverly Prince, Melissa Prince, brother Gene Prince on father's side, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Slaughter, Sr; parents, Percy and Cynthia Hall; sisters, Dollie Farrar and Helen Sides; and a brother, Jessie Prince. Shirley's love and care have left an indelible mark on her family and community, a testament to the impact she had on those around her. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm Saturday at the Sprigg St. funeral home with Pastors Geneva Patterson and Dr. David S. Blair. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions may be given to St. James A.M.E. church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Shirley Slaughter

August 17, 1936 - May 26, 2024