Obituary: Betty I. Slate

April 5, 1940 – July 4, 2023

Betty I. Slate went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 4:36 p.m. at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born April 5, 1940, she was the daughter of Russell and Mary (Leatherman) Mundy. She married Ronnie Slate and he preceded her in death. Betty was of the Christian Faith and loved reading and classic television shows.

Surviving to cherish the memory of Betty are two daughters, Melissa (Rodney) Bunch and Christine (Bill) Hicks; six grandchildren, Dustin Slate, Brandon (Natalie) Bunch, Landon (Hannah) Bunch, Elyssa (Wil) Walls, Elijah Hicks and Calum Bunch; two great-grandchildren, Louella and Marleigh Walls; and one brother, Dale Mundy.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie; and two sons, Brian Slate and Mark Slate.

Graveside services for Betty I. Slate will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Orleans with Philip Thorne officiating.

Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Contributions to help offset funeral expenses may be made at www.FergusonLee.com/resources.

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