Ruth Jean Gilliland Slayton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ruth Jean Gilliland Slayton (South Boston, Virginia), born in Gordonsville, Virginia, departing on June 11, 2025 at the age of 92. Ruth Jean Gilliland leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Jean Gilliland Slayton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ruth Jean Gilliland had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Ruth Jean Gilliland may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archibald Douglas Gilliland and Annie Ruth Gay Gilliland; her husband Franklin Marshall Slayton; and her brother Samuel F. Gilliland. She is survived by: her children, Marshall Douglas Slayton (Sandy) of Halifax, Sarah Slayton Hodges (James) of Stafford and George Robert Slayton (Kim) of Chester, Virginia..
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 15th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel (1603 Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA 24592).
