Ruth Evelyn Slay
July 16, 1932 - January 9, 2021
Ruth Evelyn Slay, age 88, passed away January 9, 2021. There will be a private family service at Stringer Family Chapel followed by a public graveside service 2pm Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery in Harrisville. Ruth was born July 16, 1932 to the late Guysell and Clyda Mae Barron. She is also preceded in death by her son Charles (Chuck) David Slay (Dianne). She is survived by her son Guy Barron (Barry) Slay (Donna) of Harrisville and her daughter Pam Slay Savell (James) of Florence; 6 grandchildren, Shelia Hemphill (James) of Florence, Samantha Britt (Loren) of Terry, Skylor Slay (Kala) of Florence, Chris Jones of Florence, Josie Miner (Jo) of Jackson and Taj Alford (Blake) of Jackson; 8 great grandchildren, Chandler Hemphill (Claudia) and Ryland Hemphill, Greyson and Charley Britt, Josh and Dillon Jones and Mason Slay and Kimber Parish; 2 great-great grandchildren, Gatlin and Brees Hemphill. Ruth Attended Terry High School and was married to the Late Charles W. Slay from Crystal Springs, MS. Her passion and amazing talent was decorating and she attended Ft. Lauderdale University where she received her degree in interior design and later had her own interior design business. She deeply valued her friendships and she will be sorely missed by all. Our family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers at Copiah Living Center for your devoted care to our loving Mother.
Ruth Evelyn Slay, age 88, passed away January 9, 2021. There will be a private family service at Stringer Family Chapel followed by a public graveside service 2pm Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery in Harrisville. Ruth was born July 16, 1932 to... View Obituary & Service Information