Marlene (Varner) Slayter

Clover, SC – Mrs. Ruby  Marlene Varner Slayter, 82, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Blissful Living Senior Care in Charlotte, NC.

A graveside service will be Noon, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters officiating.

A native of Kilbourne, LA, Mrs. Slayter was a daughter of the late Soloman Franklin Varner and Bertie Mae Harper Varner. She was a retired Telecommunications Manager with BASF.  She was a devout Christian who enjoyed being a student of God’s Word and participating in Bible study groups.  She attended Impact Community Church, Rock Hill, SC.  She enjoyed traveling, spending time in nature, and boating.  She loved music especially George Straight, Elvis Presley, and Casting Crowns.  She was an animal lover who loved dogs and birds.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her favorite holiday was always Christmas.

Surviving are her son, Brent Slayter; two step-sons, Dr. Jeffrey Charles Herndon (Cindy) and James “Jimmy” Morrow Herndon III (Danielle); a daughter, Monesa Thompson (Randy); a brother, Charles Varner (Jo); two sisters-in-law, June Varner and Sybil Shaw; 8 grandchildren, Ariana Herndon, Jacob Herndon, Tanner Herndon, Mya Herndon, Talya Herndon, Lemanda Slayter, Danielle Baker, and Bobby Dean Baker III; an adopted granddaughter, Lauren Evans Carrigan; and 6 great-grandchildren, Raven Belknap, Alex Belknap, Oliver Belknap, Madisyn Pelletier, Brayleigh Tanner, and Owen Baker; four nieces; three nephews; and two dear friends, Susan Briggs, and Sandra Evans.  She was preceded in death by her husband, MSGT James Morrow Herndon, Jr.; a brother, B.F. Varner; a brother-in-law, Noble Shaw; and her beloved dogs, Mollye Mae and Buddy Boy.

A special thank you to Blissful Living - Angela and Martin Anuonye for their compassionate care, and to Cathy Daniels, and Fiona Walsh for their companionship. Also a special thanks to VIA Hospice.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation or Cats Cottage, paypal:sandylovescats1@gmail.com.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.