Stratford, Oklahoma on April 8, 1931. She was married to Charles Slaten on September 23, 1948.
Virginia was a precious and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was adored by her family. She was a member of Northside Church of the Nazarene in Watauga, Texas. She enjoyed reading and listening to gospel music and hymns, but most of all spending time with her family.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Slaten, her daughter, Paula Hancock, her brother, Bob Jones, and her parents Arthur Jones and Velma Horsley.
She is survived by daughter Gwendolyn Shelton and her husband Dan of Aurora, Texas, son Charles Kent Slaten and his wife Janet of Victoria, Texas, son-in-law Steve Hancock of Haslet, Texas, grandchildren Geremy Gordon (Melissa), Kara Whitington (Drew), Derek Gordon, Justin Hancock (Bridget), Courtney Sells (Drew), Colton Slaten, and great-grandchildren Garret Gordon, Gage Gordon, Kinsley Gordon, Anna Whitington, Jeremiah Whitington, Holt Gordon, Eli Hancock, Isaiah Hancock, Knox Sells, Selah Sells, and Sadie Sells.
A visitation for Virginia will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, Texas 76034 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:00 AM and a graveside service at 11:00 AM.
