Joyce Lorethan Slate

Joyce Slate, 83, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Decatur. 

Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday at White's Funeral Home in Springtown. 

Interment to follow in the Cottondale Cemetery 

Visitation is Sunday, August 12th from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. 

Joyce was born in Wise County to Alvin and Gladys Banks April 30, 1929.

 Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earnest of 52 years; two brothers; and one sister. Joyce, a long time resident of Paradise was an avid Bridge player, loving mother, and grandmother. 

Survivors: son, Steve Slate and wife, Nancy (Sam) of Decatur; brothers, Benny Banks, Dean Banks and wife, Shirley, Jerry Banks and wife, Joann; sister, Nona Rick and husband, Fred; grandchildren, Parker and Raena Slate; and long time loving caregiver, Margarita Valenzuela. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Association or mail to Alzheimer's Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., floor 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601.