morning August 13, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She
was born November 20, 1943 at Jefferson Hospital and grew up in
the community of Mount Olive, Alabama. She graduated from
Mortimer Jordan High School on June 1, 1961 and married Tyrone J.
Slatsky on June 2, 1961. They were married for 58 years.
Mrs. Slatsky was a homemaker who, with her husband, raised their
five children in the community of Minor, Alabama. They lived in
Minor for 40 years before moving to Moody, Alabama. Through the
years, Martha has enjoyed quilting, reading, and being a mother and
grandmother.
Mrs. Slatsky was the daughter of the late Orbry T. Reid and Armie M.
Faile Reid of Mount Olive, Alabama. She was proceeded in death by
her brother: Travis Reid (Lois - deceased) and sister: Gail Canas
(Roberto – deceased).
Mrs. Slatsky is survived by her husband Tyrone J. Slatsky (Kit). She is
also survived by five children: Carmel D. Thompson (Joseph –
deceased), Christopher F. Slatsky (Sandy), Michael D. Slatsky
(Pamela), Catherine A. Burford (David), and Joseph P. Slatsky
(Christy); fifteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 11:00 am – 12 noon on Thursday,
August 15, 2019 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in
Leeds, Alabama. A Rosary will begin after visitation and the Funeral
Mass will begin at 12:15 pm on Thursday. Father Gray Bean will be
the celebrant. The burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in
Brookside, Alabama. The family would like to give a special thanks to
grandchildren Allison Montgomery and Andrew Slatsky for assuming
the role of caregivers over the last few years.
The family has asked that a donation be made in lieu of flowers to
the following charity or any charity of your choice:
St. Vincent’s Foundation
1 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235
Attn: Cancer Patient Assistant Fund
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