"Grace Lauderdale Slack, daughter of Uncle Jake and
Aunt Fanny Lauderdale, was born in Pope County, Illinois, May
29, 1893. She passed away at the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in
Chicago, October 27, 1958, after a brief illness of four days.
At an early age she professed faith in Christ and united with
the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In later years she moved her membership
to the Homberg Baptist Church.
On October 25, 1908 she was united in marriage to Elbert Slack.
To this union were born eight children, all of whom were with
her at the time of her passing. They are: Lewis Slack, and Golda
Gibson of Golconda; Merrill of Decatur, Ill., Marion Nave and
June Triner of Chicago; Jewel Stuteville of Florida; Coy of Benton,
Ky., and Mary Lou Barger of Moline, Ill.
They, with 13 grandchildren; one brother, Charles Lauderdale of
Herrin, Ill., and two sisters, Ivy Stewart of Manteno, and Sylvia
Benson of Chicago survive, also a large number of relatives and
friends.
Her husband, Elbert Slack, passed away on August 27, 1954. Seven
brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.
Her acts of kindness, life of courage, and deeds of love speak
more eloquently than any words that we might pen. They will live
long in the hearts of those who loved her.
Last rites were held Thursday, October 30, at 2:00 P. M. in the
Mt. Zion Baptist church with the Rev. Ivan Christoff and the Rev.
John L. Cox officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with
Buchanan Funeral Service, Golconda, in charge of arrangements."
Excerpts from obituary of James Elbert Slack
" James Elbert Slack was born in Saline County, near Harrisburg,
Illinois, December 26, 1875. Death came to him on August 27, 1954
at the age of 78 years, 8 months and one day.....Sometime ago
he professed faith in Christ as his Saviour and united with the
Homberg Baptist Church. He was known as a kind and loving husband
and father and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and
loved ones. ..... Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon,
August 29 at 2 o'clock at Mt. Zion Baptist church, conducted by
Rev. John L. Cox, burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers
were : James Eleam, Hillis Eleam, Charles Clanahan, Harold Clanahan,
Robie Eleam and Virgil Sullivan."