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Dorothy Slaughter Obituary

Dorothy Meyers Slaughter CHARLESTON - Dorothy Meyers Slaughter, 91, of Charleston, widow of the late Edwin F. Slaughter, died Saturday, March 24, 2012. "Dot" was born on September 1, 1920 in Dallas, Texas where she was raised. She moved to Charlotte, NC where she attended Queens College and was in Chi Omega Soriety. Dot was married to Edwin "Ed" F Slaughter for 46 years. They lived in Charlotte for 15 years and moved to Lancaster, SC in 1959 where they remained for 40 years. They traveled the world, enjoyed golf, bridge, family and friends. She moved to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community in 1999 where she remained for 13 years. Dot was predeceased by her husband Ed, son Wynn Slaughter and grandson Ed Iseley. She is survived by daughter Jeanne Slaughter (Iseley) Rowland of Sumter, SC, daughter Nancy Slaughter Deuel of N. Myrtle Beach, SC and granddaughter, Katherine Iseley of Sumter, SC and Ahmednagar, India. The relatives and friends of Dorothy Meyers Slaughter are invited to attend a celebration of her life at Bishop Gadsden Chapel on Thursday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. There will also be a Memorial Service in Lancaster SC at Christ Episcopal Church, 534 Plantation Rd. at 3:30 p.m. on Palm Sunday April 1, 2012. Memorials may be made to Bishop Gadsden Resident's Assistance Fund, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412 or Any Length Recovery, Inc., 4742 Broad Street, Sumter SC 29154. Dot's guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2012.

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Nancy Slaughter Deuel

March 28, 2012

Mother...Jeanne, Katherine and I miss you so much,. You did not have to suffer, for which we are grateful. You looked so beautiful that night. Thank you for loving your family so much and unconditionally. We love you. Rest in Peace. Be happy with Dad, Wynn and Ed.

March 27, 2012

Nancy, my prayers are with you and your family in this time of your loss. I know how much you loved your Mom. Just try to remember she is in a better place now with no pain. Blessings, Barbara Irvin

March 27, 2012

Nanct D I am so sorry to hear about Dot.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Theresa and Steve Cox

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