Prospect- Betty M. Slemmons of Prospect, died June 9th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
Betty was born March 19, 1934, in Marion, Ohio to Howard and Emma Christman. She was a graduate of Harding High School in 1952 and upon graduation she became employed at the Marion Power shovel until 1961.
During that time, she met Raymond “Gene” Slemmons. They married on May 17, 1958 and were together for 66 years. Gene proceeded her in death in 2023.
They raised three daughters on a farm outside of Prospect and was always supportive of their school activities they were involved in as well as their huge participation in the Marion County 4-H Club.
Along with raising her family, Betty continued to use her exceptional secretarial skills working in the Elgin School District for 19 years in the library and Secretary to the guidance counselor retiring in 1993.
She loved working with Jr. High and High School students, however, her other source of joy and fulfillment came from working with infants.
So, she began working at the Delaware Grace Brethren Church childcare center for seven years until 2017.
Over the years, Betty also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening and refinishing antique furniture.
She is survived by 3 daughters Lori (Matt) Kentucky, Amy (Todd) Hagely Tennessee, Beth (David) Eastwood, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Melba Killen (Sunbury), Vena Sandridge (Morral), Rose Ledford (Atlanta) and one brother, Craig Christman (Marion).
Public graveside services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30 at the Prospect Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church,
Prospect or OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center; PSU Foundation; OSU
Foundation University Square North, 14 E. 15th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201. Fund 313899-Stephanie Spillman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.