Shirley Alene Slatton

Shirley was born on March 8, 1943, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Ray Winkle and Helen Welliford. Known affectionately by her nickname, Floss, Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, nana, and meemaw whose life revolved around her family and home.

Early in her career, Shirley worked at Maybelline and Remington Arms. She later retired from Falcon Jet, where she worked as a headliner. After retirement, she continued working at Moose Cleaners, staying active and engaged with those around her.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Max Slatton; her two daughters, Sherry (Mario) and Terry (Kevin); and her cherished grandchildren, Derek (Rachel), Lisa (John Paul), Joseph (Stephanie), Courtney (Paul), and Michael. She also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

An avid animal lover, Shirley took meticulous care of her home and paid close attention to every detail. She enjoyed trips to the casino with her family, going to Luby’s and heading to the car races, and faithfully supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their activities—including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, softball, dance, and cheer competitions. Shirley’s fondest memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were made while enjoying life on their farm.

Shirley loved her television shows, especially The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and The Price Is Right, and she was a devoted fan of Hallmark movies. She was also well known for her exceptional home cooking, particularly her desserts, which included her famous 30-day cake, strawberry cake, peanut butter cookies, parfaits, and coconut and chocolate pies.

She enjoyed pampering herself with trips to the beauty shop and nail salon, sunbathing, and always accessorizing her outfits. Shirley took great pride in her clothing, preferring them to be dry-cleaned, and one of her biggest pet peeves was anyone getting on her freshly made bed. Ever generous, she loved helping her grandchildren in any way she could—teaching Derek how to drive and even doing their laundry.

Max and Shirley met in late 1958 at a small café where Shirley worked as a waitress. Their first date was a drive-in movie with her sister and brother-in-law. Together, they built a beautiful life, and some of their most cherished family memories were vacations to Orlando, Florida with their two daughters.

Shirley will be remembered for her meticulous care of her home and the endless love and care she gave to her family.