Mother Willette R. Slocum
It is with deep sadness, that the Slocum, Miller, Steel, and Moore families announce the: Home-Going: of their beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunty, and cousin. Mother Slocum was calmly :called and transitioned: this world on July 22, 2021, at her residence in Decatur, Illinois. She was born unto the union of Mr. William R. Slocum and Mrs. Carie Anna Miller Slocum in Barnesville Liberia. Both of her parents predeceased her.
Mother Slocum, a lifelong educator, retired from The Chicago Public School System. Even though she was retired, she did not stop teaching. Her passion for education kept her teaching and advocating health awareness. Mother Slocum was a humanitarian who loved and served the Lord, her family, and humankind whenever she got the opportunity to do so.
Mother Slocum leaves to mourn her children: Aaron Sanso, Theodore Moore, Nennie Lydia Cole Reed, Reginald Moore, Adlevia Moore Coleman, Lafayette Moore, her beloved sister Mrs. Ruth Wolo Slocum, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends. She will be deeply missed as we celebrate her extraordinary life.
Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. ~ John 14:1
May her soul rest in perpetual peace!
(NOTE: CDC COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE ADHERE)
Facebook Live streaming: Main Street Church.
Funeral arrangements are as follow:
Viewing of the body: Friday, August 13th, 2021 at 5PM-6PM
Wake: 6PM-9PM
Location: Main Street Church of The Living God
2000 N. Main Street, Decatur Illinois 62526
FUNERAL: Saturday, August 14th, 2021
Viewing of the body: 9AM-10AM
Service: 10am-12:30pm
BURIAL: GRACELAND FAIRLAWN CEMETERY
2091 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur Illinois 62526
REPAST: Main Street Church of The Living God
2000 N. Main Street, Decatur Illinois 62526
Flights Information:
2 to 3- hour drive to Decatur, IL 62526
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
ST. Louis Airport (STL)
Decatur Airport (DEC) 15 minutes away
1 to 2-hour drive to Decatur, IL 62526.
Coming into Central, IL:
Bloomington- Normal Airport (CIRA)
Peoria Airport (PIA)
Hotel Information:
Residence Inn by Marriott
Phone: 217-872-6600
230 Lucile Ave.
Forsyth IL 62535
Hampton Inn
Phone: 217-877-5577
1429 Hickory Point Drive
Forsyth IL 62535
Homewood Suites by Hilton
217-877-0887
333 W. Marion Ave
Forsyth IL 62535
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Phone: 217-875-3337
1417 Hickory Point Drive
Forsyth IL 62535
Ramada Inn by Wyndham
Phone: 217-615-4768
355 E Hickory Point Rd.
Decatur IL 62526
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
Phone: 217-422-8800
4191 US 36 West
Decatur IL 62522
Comfort Inn & suites
Phone: 217-875-5500
5170 N. Wingate Drive
Decatur IL 62526
Holiday Inn & suites IHG hotel
Phone: 217-542-5400
5150 N. Wingate Drive
Decatur IL 62526
Country Inn & suites by Radisson
Phone: 217-872-2402
5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd
Decatur IL 62526
Hampton Inn (near Decatur airport)
Phone: 217-864-3297
4855 Evergreen Ct.
Decatur IL 62521
Contact information:
Adlevia Moore Coleman (daughter-mom girl): 708-646-6945
Theodore Moore (Son-O2): 312-890-3637 / 773-398-5996
Nennie Lydia Cole (daughter): 217-441-4426
Lafayette Moore (son-baby brother): 708-340-3258
Reginald Moore (Son): 773-443-0482
Home Address:
1616 and 1637 N. Union Street
Decatur, Illinois 62526
