Murfreesboro, TN- Doris Elaine Slayton, age 73, passed away at home on April 23, 2014 after an extended illness. She was born on July 18, 1940 in Hamil, AR. Mrs. Slayton is survived by her daughter Brenda White (Don) of Unionville, TN; sons Al Slayton (Cathy), Terry Slayton (Laurie), Will Slayton (Angie) all of Murfreesboro and Ron Slayton (Nane) of Waterville, OH; brother Harold Blackwell (Marilyn) and sister Betty Hufstedler of Pocahontas, AR and sister Lola McManners of Biggers, AR. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Benjamin D. Slayton and infant daughter Pasty Elaine Slayton. She was a retired nurse from the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. She was a member of the St. Clair Senior Center and participated in a number of volunteer groups. All services will be held in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. and funeral services Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to followin Wells Cemetery.