Mary Katherine (Hollabaugh) Slaughter passed away peacefully in her long time Tempe Arizona home on June 5th 2019. She was the daughter of the late James E. and Genola H. Hollabaugh, beloved sister of Sue Ellen Hollabaugh-Higazi, and James Arthur Hollabaugh and niece of Billie Lou Murphy. She is fondly remembered by brother in law Gaber Higazi, sister in law Mary Jo Hollabaugh. Sadly missed by niece and nephew Riem and Tamer Higazi who always referred to her as “their Aunt Coconuts “..
At the age of 15 she moved with her family from Toledo Ohio (her birthplace) to Arizona. She graduated from Scottsdale High School and continued on with her studies to be the first of her extended family to graduate from university. She also continued on to complete her Masters Degree in Education at ASU .
One of her greatest joys was being a teacher at both Julian and Martin Luther King Elementary Schools where her love for her students was well known. She was a highly respected and much loved teacher, retiring after more than 25 years.
Upon retirement she continued to pursue her interests in travel with trips to China, Europe, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and most states including Alaska and Hawaii. During retirement she became a docent at The Phoenix Art Gallery and a Deaconess at Abiding Saviour Lutheran Church. She also served as president of the Women’s
Auxiliary of her local VFW / American Legion. It was here that she kicked up her heels and joined a tribute trio to “The Andrews Sisters “at their annual USO shows.
Sadly, failing health in her final years robbed her of her zest for life and she was taken from us far too soon. Our hopes and prayers are that she is now in a place of peace, free from pain and shall rest in the arms of her Lord.
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