Ethel Pauline Slankard

Ethel 'Pauline' Slankard, 84, of Batson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was an active member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and loved the fellowship with her church family. She worked as a secretary for 33 years for the Hardin and Batson school districts. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Slankard, Sr.; daughter, Lynda Slankard; parents, Grady and Ethel Barnhart; brother, W. G. 'Sonny' Barnhart.
She is survived by her son Cecil 'Buddy' Slankard, Jr. and wife Brenda of Moss Hill; grandsons, Kevin Slankard and wife LeighAnn of Batson, Keith Slankard and wife Lacy of Batson; great grandchildren, Michael Slankard of Batson, Kaleigh Williamson of Dayton, Kaylen Slankard of Batson and Kaden Slankard of Batson.
Her family will receive friends at Faith and Family Funeral Services Chapel on Saturday September 8, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A service of remembrance will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday September 9, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Moss Hill, officiated by Reverend Carlton Bailey. Burial will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Slankard, Keith Slankard, Robin Slankard, Brandon Slankard, Jason Slankard and Justin Slankard.