Juanita Alice Slocum

Juanita Alice Slocum age 87 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

She was born October 23, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy Belson and Hazel (Baird/Belson) Monica. Juanita graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She married Edward E. Slocum on June 7, 1943. Juanita spent all of her life farming. One of her hobbies was raising Llamas, which she did for many years. Juanita also enjoyed sewing, and working in her flower garden.

She was the clerk at Hastings Charter Township for 30 years. Juanita served on the Charlton Park Board, Commission on Aging Board, was a life member of Barry County Historical Society, Womens Club, and life member of the Daughters of Rebekah. Juanita was also active in the Democratic Party.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward E. Slocum and sister, Marjorie Burns.

Juanita is survived by her son, David (Sharon) Slocum of Hastings; her daughter Diana (Jack) Phillips of Hastings; grandchildren, Eric and Jenee Phillips, Rachel and Justin Wilson, Timothy and Dianne Slocum, Allen Slocum, 10 great grandchildren, and her sisters, Yvonne (Jack) Bagley, and Fredericka (Perry) James.

Visitation and Funeral Service:
Monday, March 11, 2013
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan

Visitatation:  10:00 am until 11:00 am
Funeral Service:  11:00 am
Norm Barlow will officiate the service

Interment:
Hastings Township Cemetery
Hastings, Michigan

Luncheon:
Hastings Elks Lodge.

Memorial Contributions:
Pennock Hospice
1230 W. State St.
Hastings, MI 49058