Beverly A (Loyd) Slayton

Beverly Ann Slayton, age 73, of Elwood, passed away on May 8, 2012, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, IN following an extended illness.
Beverly was born on July 26, 1938, to Roy and Florence (Gates) Loyd in Anderson. She married Joseph Slayton on Oct. 2, 1954.They were married 38 years until he passed away on Sept. 5,1993. She was a graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School and attended Ivy Tech University and Vincennes University.Beverly retired as a Data Base Analyst from Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis.She also served as a substitute teacher for several years for the Elwood Community Schools and Lapel Community Schools.She attended St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Elwood.
Beverly is survived by:
2 Daughters - Terri (Michael) Austin of Anderson, and Tracie Ichter of Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Son - Marc (Song Bo) Slayton of Harbin, China
3 Grandsons:
Jeffrey Austin, Matthew Austin, and Joshua Ichter
She also is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 brothers Charles Loyd & Michael Loyd of Anderson.

Beverly was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies.She enjoyed traveling, the theater, the symphony and the holidays.An avid baker and cook, she was known for her homemade gifts of food to family and friends.Her "Magic Touch" made the holidays very special for everyone. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and others whose lives she touched.

A celebration of life and memorial service will be planned for June 2 at Dunnichay Funeral Home.Friends will be received by the family from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Elwood.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Dunnichay Funeral Home in Elwood.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Foundation or Madison County Community Foundation.

Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com .