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Vera M. SlatenPassing: February 23, 2017

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 28th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, February 27th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Tuesday, February 28

MITCHELL – Vera M. Slaten, 86, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born April 12, 1930, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Roy and Goldya (Blackwell) Kinder.  She married Kenneth Dorsett who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was  to Robert Dale Slaten October 15, 1994, and he preceded her in death September 26, 2009.

Vera was a homemaker and a member of Woodville Baptist Church.

Survivors:
son,
Steve (Teri) Dorsett of Mitchell
stepdaughters,
Julie Griffin of Indianapolis
Bobbi Slaten of Mitchell
Patti (Mike) Wyatt of Mitchell
Cindy (Bobby) Keithley of Mitchell
grandchildren,
Matt (Elaine) Dorsett of Indianapolis
Katie (Paul) Price of Bedford
great grandchildren,
Drew Kinder and Emma Price

Her parents; husbands; son, Dennis Dorsett; and brother, Don Kinder, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Jim Russell officiating.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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4 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Sharon Kinder | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: February 28, 2017
    Vera is going to be missed a lot, and going to Mitchell won't be the same without visiting her. Loved her sense of humor and her outgoing personality. I'm also going to miss our phone conversations, but know she's in a better place. She was a very special person in my life!
  2. Guest: Penny Connerley Wicks | Cooper, Texas
    Date: February 25, 2017
    Cousin Steve and Family: We want to extend our deepest sympathy over the loss of your mother and our Cousin. So sorry we can't be there for you all. Sincerely, Betty Kinder Connerely, Penny Connerley Wicks and Family, and Rick Connerley and Family.
  3. Guest: Roy and June Lamb | Bedford, indiana
    Date: February 25, 2017
    Steve, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
  4. Guest: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cottengain | Bloomington, IN
    Date: February 24, 2017
    love and prayers to all the family.

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