Mrs. Betty Virginia Slaughter

Mrs. Betty Virginia Slaughter born February 8, 1932 died December 21, 2024, 92 years old passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday 2:00PM at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Melvin Slappey will be officiating. Born in Jacksonville, FL, Betty married Gano W. Slaughter, Jr. on December 23, 1949 and was married until her beloved Gano’s death on April 13, 1989. Betty was also preceded in death by her brother W. H. Ramsey, sisters Nora Nell Stoles, Doris Cox, Annie Dean Cox and Frances Orton. Also, preceding Betty’s death were her daughters, Elizabeth Ann Slaughter and Kathy Lynn Jacobs. Betty is survived by her brother Lamar Ramsey (Deloris), daughter Patricia Spooner (Jae), son Danny Slaughter (Ginny), Son-in-Law Tony Jacobs (Kathy), Grandchildren Sheri Hope (Mike), Zachary Slaughter, Haley Slaughter, Thomas Guest, Davis Guest, Kristina Jacobs, Tito Velez (Brittany), Jena Velez (Kelly), Joshua Spooner, Benjamin Spooner (Jen) and Jessica Spooner. Thirteen great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, 27 nieces and nephews and a whole slew of great nephews and nieces. Betty was a military wife until Gano retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and the couple moved back home to Albany, GA. Betty’s days were then spent as a homemaker raising 4 children and keeping everyone in check. In the late 80’s Betty decided to use her nurturing 4 children and multiple grandchildren to raise more children. She worked on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for about 20 years and was loved by all She loved to dance the night away at the American Legion and then still went to into mama mode to be the DD and make sure everyone got home safe. Betty Slaughter was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and confidant to many. She was so kind and caring that she put others first over herself many times even doing without for herself. She would lend a helping hand as long as she could and then still had a listening ear or shoulder to cry on if necessary. Even though she was compassionate and caring, her advice was direct and to the point. Another trait everyone loved about Betty. We will miss Mama, Granny, Aunt Betty, and friend to many, as she is dancing in the sky with her beloved Gano. Heaven has certainly gained an Angel. You may sign our online guestbook and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Slaughter by visiting Kimbell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Mrs. Betty Virginia Slaughter

February 8, 1932 - December 21, 2024