Janet Elaine Slater

July 13, 1940 - December 16, 2018

Janet Elaine Slater, 78, of Alsey passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born, July 13, 1940, in White Hall, the daughter of Wayne and Agnes Day Leitze. Janet married, Donald F. Slater, April 17, 1960, in Alsey. He preceded her in death, Dec. 8, 2008. Surviving are children, Donald Wayne (Lori) Slater of Murrayville, Brian Franklin (Tammy) Slater of Jacksonville, Melissa Anne (Bruce) Lindsey of Ashland and Drew Blane Slater of White Hall; grandchildren, Curtis Slater, Josh Slater, Dalton Slater, Jenna Lindsey, Jordan Lindsey, Bella Slater and Brittany Slater; great grandchildren, Carley Barnes, Brianna Letner, Kaden Slater, Brexton Slater, and Maverick Slater and special friend, Susan Gregory. She was preceded in death by grandchild, Lauren Dawn Slater. Janet was a member of the Alsey Baptist Church, where she played the organ for over 40 years. She enjoyed playing softball and bowling. Janet was a St. Louis Cardinal fan. Janet liked to go out and eat. She frequented Buck n Jo’s and the Bowling Alley. Janet liked to go shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at the Alsey Baptist Church with interment in the Bowers Cemetery near Alsey. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at the church. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester are in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hosptial.