Ruby L. Slaughter

Ruby L. Slaughter, age 94, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 2:30AM, Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Redbanks Nursing Home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice surrounded by her family. Ruby was a sweet, good-hearted woman who loved making everyone laugh. She was loving, caring, and kind. Ruby was the biggest fan George Strait will ever have. She saw him in concert five times; each time it was like the first time. Ruby was a huge UK Basketball fan, and when she wasn’t cheering them on, she was watching Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Ruby’s heart and soul was her family. She will be missed by those whose lives she touched; mostly her daughters and sons, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Lawrence and Stella Gibson, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Lucius Slaughter, her son, Kenneth Ray Slaughter, her infant son, Martin “Teensie” Slaughter, and her grandson, Jeffrey M. Slaughter. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Ronald Slaughter of Indianapolis, IN and Richard Slaughter and his wife Judy of Henderson, KY 3 Daughters: Joyce Hutchinson and her husband Don of Zion, KY, Janice Slaughter of Henderson, KY, and Joan Slaughter of Henderson, KY 5 Grandchildren: Brian Hutchinson and his wife Stefanie, Heather Hughes and her husband Ryan, Jenny Hutchinson, Becky Powell and her husband Robbie, and Audrey Slaughter and her wife Katrina 7 Great Grandchildren: Cody Powell, Jaden Powell, Parker Powell, Rachael Hutchinson, Natalie Hutchinson, Easton Hutchinson, and Hadon Hughes Relatives and friends are invited to Ruby’s Life Celebration from 4:00-7:00PM Wednesday and again on Thursday starting at 9:00AM at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home with Father J. Edward Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Ruby L. Slaughter

September 14, 1922 - June 24, 2017