Mary Harbison Slaughter, 96, a greatly loved, godly woman, moved from this life to her new life with the Lord, peacefully at her home.
Born on a West Texas ranch, she grew up in Bellevue before attending and receiving a degree from the College of Industrial Arts for Women in Denton [Texas Women's University]. She taugh in Bellevue and Graham until 1935 when she married Gibbs Slaughter of Dallas. The couple began their married life in Athens before moving to Fort Worth in 1940.
Mary was a loving, gracious, generous person who created a rich, nourishing environment for those whom God placed around her. She was a longtime faithful member of University United Methodist Church.
Survived by her children - Mary Ann Slaughter Wallin and Gibbs M. Slaughter, Jr; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; by one granddaughter; and one son-in-law.
On 16 February 1935, Miss Mary Arona Harbison of Bellevue married Gilbert Mood Slaughter of Athens. The wedding took place in the Bellevue Methodist Church with Rev. Mood, pastor of Grace Methodist Church of Dallas, Texas. Wedding music was provided by Miss Mary Smith, Miss Maurine Scott and Miss Louise Ritchie, all members of the Graham Public faculty of which the bride has taught the past two years. The bride was given away by her brother, Sam B Harbison. Mrs. Sam B Harbison of Graham was the bride's only attendant. The groom was attended by his brother, Barnett Slaughter of Dallas and Troy Hickey of Bellevue. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The cake was cut by Miss Izella Sparks, one of the teachers of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter took their trip to South Texas and will make their home in Athens, Texas.
From the family files of Samuel B Harbison
Contributed by Searchers of Our Past
Born on a West Texas ranch, she grew up in Bellevue before attending and receiving a degree from the College of Industrial Arts for Women in Denton [Texas Women's University]. She taugh in Bellevue and Graham until 1935 when she married Gibbs Slaughter of Dallas. The couple began their married life in Athens before moving to Fort Worth in 1940.
Mary was a loving, gracious, generous person who created a rich, nourishing environment for those whom God placed around her. She was a longtime faithful member of University United Methodist Church.
Survived by her children - Mary Ann Slaughter Wallin and Gibbs M. Slaughter, Jr; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; by one granddaughter; and one son-in-law.
On 16 February 1935, Miss Mary Arona Harbison of Bellevue married Gilbert Mood Slaughter of Athens. The wedding took place in the Bellevue Methodist Church with Rev. Mood, pastor of Grace Methodist Church of Dallas, Texas. Wedding music was provided by Miss Mary Smith, Miss Maurine Scott and Miss Louise Ritchie, all members of the Graham Public faculty of which the bride has taught the past two years. The bride was given away by her brother, Sam B Harbison. Mrs. Sam B Harbison of Graham was the bride's only attendant. The groom was attended by his brother, Barnett Slaughter of Dallas and Troy Hickey of Bellevue. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The cake was cut by Miss Izella Sparks, one of the teachers of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter took their trip to South Texas and will make their home in Athens, Texas.
From the family files of Samuel B Harbison
Contributed by Searchers of Our Past
Mary Harbison Slaughter, 96, a greatly loved, godly woman, moved from this life to her new life with the Lord, peacefully at her home.
Born on a West Texas ranch, she grew up in Bellevue before attending and receiving a degree from the College of Industrial Arts for Women in Denton [Texas Women's University]. She taugh in Bellevue and Graham until 1935 when she married Gibbs Slaughter of Dallas. The couple began their married life in Athens before moving to Fort Worth in 1940.
Mary was a loving, gracious, generous person who created a rich, nourishing environment for those whom God placed around her. She was a longtime faithful member of University United Methodist Church.
Survived by her children - Mary Ann Slaughter Wallin and Gibbs M. Slaughter, Jr; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; by one granddaughter; and one son-in-law.
On 16 February 1935, Miss Mary Arona Harbison of Bellevue married Gilbert Mood Slaughter of Athens. The wedding took place in the Bellevue Methodist Church with Rev. Mood, pastor of Grace Methodist Church of Dallas, Texas. Wedding music was provided by Miss Mary Smith, Miss Maurine Scott and Miss Louise Ritchie, all members of the Graham Public faculty of which the bride has taught the past two years. The bride was given away by her brother, Sam B Harbison. Mrs. Sam B Harbison of Graham was the bride's only attendant. The groom was attended by his brother, Barnett Slaughter of Dallas and Troy Hickey of Bellevue. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The cake was cut by Miss Izella Sparks, one of the teachers of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter took their trip to South Texas and will make their home in Athens, Texas.
From the family files of Samuel B Harbison
Contributed by Searchers of Our Past
Born on a West Texas ranch, she grew up in Bellevue before attending and receiving a degree from the College of Industrial Arts for Women in Denton [Texas Women's University]. She taugh in Bellevue and Graham until 1935 when she married Gibbs Slaughter of Dallas. The couple began their married life in Athens before moving to Fort Worth in 1940.
Mary was a loving, gracious, generous person who created a rich, nourishing environment for those whom God placed around her. She was a longtime faithful member of University United Methodist Church.
Survived by her children - Mary Ann Slaughter Wallin and Gibbs M. Slaughter, Jr; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; by one granddaughter; and one son-in-law.
On 16 February 1935, Miss Mary Arona Harbison of Bellevue married Gilbert Mood Slaughter of Athens. The wedding took place in the Bellevue Methodist Church with Rev. Mood, pastor of Grace Methodist Church of Dallas, Texas. Wedding music was provided by Miss Mary Smith, Miss Maurine Scott and Miss Louise Ritchie, all members of the Graham Public faculty of which the bride has taught the past two years. The bride was given away by her brother, Sam B Harbison. Mrs. Sam B Harbison of Graham was the bride's only attendant. The groom was attended by his brother, Barnett Slaughter of Dallas and Troy Hickey of Bellevue. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The cake was cut by Miss Izella Sparks, one of the teachers of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter took their trip to South Texas and will make their home in Athens, Texas.
From the family files of Samuel B Harbison
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