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Lincoln- Laura Louise Slayton, 79, passed away on March 8, 2014 at 8:21 P.M. 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.

Laura was born on September 22, 1934 in Lincoln, IL, daughter of James and Beulah F. Rose Harris. She married Lloyd Slayton Sr. on August 17, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2002.

Also surviving are her children: Laura D Slayton of Lincoln, IL; Lloyd "Ed" (Bridget) Slayton Jr. of Lincoln, IL; Cynthia (Tim) Jackson of Lincoln, IL; Roger Slayton of Middletown, IL; one brother: Jim (Ardella) Harris Jr of MO. of Lincoln, IL; two sisters: Faye Jones of WI and Kay Petro Springfield; one sister-in-law: Pat Harris of Springfield; eight grandchildren: Christina (Kyle Jr.) Alexander of Lincoln, Brad Slayton of FL, Erika (Damon) King of TX, Nicole (David) Cintron of TX, Rachael (Janson) Seach of OK, Megan Jackson of Lincoln, Tim Jackson Jr. of Lincoln, and Katie Slayton of Lincoln; eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Bub and Aaron Harris, one sister Eva Hill, and one sister-in-law Elaine Harris.

Laura was a member of the Lincoln Christian Church. She will also be best remembered for her annual Easter party she held for family and friends along with her orange cake she baked.

Services for Laura will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday March 12, 2014 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln with Tracy Thomas officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. Tuesday March 11, 2014 also at the funeral home. Burial at Zion Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.