Mildred Irene Slater

Mildred Irene Slater, 96, of Salem, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Monday, October 5, 2020. She was born in New York, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Haydon Hoare and had been an active and involved area resident for over 50 years. Mildred proudly served in the United States Navy WAVES as a Gunnery Instructor during WWII and was a longtime member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Her family and her faith were her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, James Lee Slater, III, her beloved son-in-law, Gar Rosendahl, and very special friend and companion, Rev. Harmon Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Rosendahl and Jaye Tompkins and her husband James; and five grandchildren, Grant A. Rosendahl, Stephanie Irene Rosendahl, Nathan Doss, James Lee Tompkins, and Dylan Tompkins. A Celebration of Life for Mildred will be held at 2PM, Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salem. Father David Compton will officiate. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls Episcopal Church 42 E. Main St. Salem, VA 24153 or to the Virginia Veterans Care Center 4550 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Service When Friday, October 9th, 2020 2:00pm Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church Address 42 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Friday, October 9th, 2020 2:00pm Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church Columbarium Address 42 East Main St. Salem, VA 24153