Mary Lee Howard Hilton-Slawter

There are so many words to describe Mary Lee Slawter…Strong, Willful, a passion for life, and someone who found joy from being surrounded by family and friends. Mary Lee Slawter was born in Davie County to Bick Howard and Kattie Plott Howard. At an early age Mary Lee Slawter was saved at a Big Tent Revival, and was a charter member at Bixby Church (where she grew up). Her strong faith would help her overcome many challenges she would face in life. One of these challenges was the death of her mother when she was only 2 years old. Preceding the death of her mother Mary Lee and her sister were taken care of by their loving grandparents. Not only did Mary lee learn to take care of herself, but she took much joy in taking care of others. Mary Lee worked sitting with and nursing others until her late eighties. She continued to drive until her late 90's. There seemed to be nothing she couldn't accomplish. Many were bewildered by her strength and passion for life, and the fight she had in her that allowed her to live for 96 years. She always was on the move and enjoyed traveling with her DMA's (Don't Mention Age) and being with her Salem Baptist Church Family. In her final hours she was able to say goodbye to her loved ones and family. Watching her go into the arms of her Lord and Savior was a peaceful moment we all feel grateful to have witnessed. Her final words were ""I'm going to sleep now and waking up in heaven tomorrow"". Mary Lee was preceded in death by first husband, Robert Hilton; second husband, Chester Slawter; daughter in law, Nellie Hilton; parents, Bick and Kattie Plott Howard; Stepmother, Hester Bowmens Howard; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Howard; Sister, Ethel Hilton Benfield; Infant Brother Floyd Howard; brother, Glenn Howard, sister, Barbara Howard. Mary Lee is survived by son Eugene Hilton; grandson, Ron Hilton, wife Bonnie; granddaughter, Donna Tugman, husband Glenn; Three great grandchildren; Holly Tugman, Aaron and Addy Hilton; Siblings Linda Scott, husband Ronnie and a host of lifelong friends who will miss her greatly. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Hayworth Miller Chapel with Dr. Howard L. Wilburn and Rev. Floyd Boles officiating. Interment will follow at Bixby Presbyterian Church in Advance, NC located on Fork Bixby Road. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 pm on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Special thanks to the compassionate nursing staff at Forsyth Medical Center. Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Wolff who cared for Mary Lee in her final days. Special thanks to Richard Petty, Senior Services, and Meals on Wheels. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church 429 South Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

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