Shirley Slattery

Shirley Temple Slattery, 84, of Millersville passed away on September 22, 2020. Shirley was born in 1936 in Honaker, Virginia to the late Monte and Mary Miller. She was a graduate of Honaker High School. Shirley traveled all over the world with her husband while he was serving in the US Army. The last place they were stationed was in Germany. While in Maryland, she worked in Food Service at Old Mill High School once her kids were older. She also served as an Election Judge. Shirley was an active member of Heritage Community Church and was even a member of the church choir. She enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble and other board games, playing cards and ceramics. Shirley also enjoyed going back to Virginia to visit family and would do so at least once a year. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Slattery, Sr.; her son, Gary Slattery; and her siblings, MC, Calvin, Morgan, Edith, Hazel, Sue and Kyle. She is survived by her four sons, John Joseph Slattery, Jr. (Donna), David Slattery (Sandy), Paul Slattery and Ken Slattery (Kim); 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Manley (Betty), Jimmy (Linda), Sally (Harry), Ann (Curtis) and Ona.

The family will receive visitors at Singleton Celebration Center, 206 Crain Highway S, Glen Burnie on Thursday, September 24th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 25th, 11 AM, at Heritage Community Church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn, MD 21144. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Heritage Community Church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn, MD 21144.

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