Official Obituary of
Betty Louise Slocum
December 21, 1935 ~ February 7, 2020 (age 84) 84 Years Old
Betty Slocum Obituary
Our beloved and beautiful Betty Louise Slocum passed peacefully at home on February 7, 2020.
Betty was born in Watonga, Oklahoma on December 21, 1935 to Elmer and Lola Mainer. She graduated from Hanford High School in 1954. Betty married Vernon Slocum on June 14, 1954 and lived happily together for 65 years. Along with nurturing her children and helping on the ranch, Betty began a career as a rural route mail carrier in 1968. She was the friendly mail lady who made connections with many people on her route until she retired in 1996. Betty was loved by all who knew her because of her caring and giving nature. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed movies as well. She loved gambling trips with family and friends, and usually luck was on her side, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon Slocum; her children, Mark Slocum and wife Cindy, Sherri Holland and husband Rick, Dean Slocum, Lori Valentine and husband Jeff; her sister Jeanne Chlouber and husband Jim; and her brother Tuffy Mainer and wife Helen. She also leaves four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Heather Beamer and husband Chris and their two sons Carter and Carson, Erik Holland, Jenna Valentine, and Jacie Valentine.
You will forever be with us and forever in our hearts!
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Grangeville Cemetery in Armona. The family invites you to join them for refreshments following the service at the Valentine residence, 15566 Iona Avenue, Hanford, CA.
Graveside Service
Grangeville Cemetery
Friday, February 14, 2020
1:00 PM
10428 14th Ave
Armona, California 93202
Reception
Valentine Residence
Friday, February 14, 2020
15566 Iona Ave
Hanford, California 93230
After Burial
Betty was born in Watonga, Oklahoma on December 21, 1935 to Elmer and Lola Mainer. She graduated from Hanford High School in 1954. Betty married Vernon Slocum on June 14, 1954 and lived happily together for 65 years. Along with nurturing her children and helping on the ranch, Betty began a career as a rural route mail carrier in 1968. She was the friendly mail lady who made connections with many people on her route until she retired in 1996. Betty was loved by all who knew her because of her caring and giving nature. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed movies as well. She loved gambling trips with family and friends, and usually luck was on her side, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon Slocum; her children, Mark Slocum and wife Cindy, Sherri Holland and husband Rick, Dean Slocum, Lori Valentine and husband Jeff; her sister Jeanne Chlouber and husband Jim; and her brother Tuffy Mainer and wife Helen. She also leaves four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Heather Beamer and husband Chris and their two sons Carter and Carson, Erik Holland, Jenna Valentine, and Jacie Valentine.
You will forever be with us and forever in our hearts!
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Grangeville Cemetery in Armona. The family invites you to join them for refreshments following the service at the Valentine residence, 15566 Iona Avenue, Hanford, CA.
Graveside Service
Grangeville Cemetery
Friday, February 14, 2020
1:00 PM
10428 14th Ave
Armona, California 93202
Reception
Valentine Residence
Friday, February 14, 2020
15566 Iona Ave
Hanford, California 93230
After Burial
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