Elaine Lee McDavitt Slate

Mrs. Elaine Lee McDavitt Slate, 79, of 126 Nevada Avenue, Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born February 4, 1930, in Passaic County, NJ, to the late Henry Sealey and Lillian Strom McDavittt. She retired from Kentucky Derby Hosiery, was of the Methodist faith, and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Jilene Gwyn of Mount Airy and Debbie Burdge of Effort, PA; a son, Michael Dilius of Fort Myers, FL; two stepdaughters, Robin Higgins of Sunset Beach and Sandy Sutherland of Georgia; a stepson, John Slate of Mount Airy; four grandchildren, Corbin Gwyn of Mount Airy, Melissa Marlett, Lauralee Serfass, and David Surfass, all of Effort, PA; two great-grandchildren, Madix Marlett and Leah Serfass, both of Pennsylvania; and three close and loving friends, Joanne Thompson of Eden, Edna Mounts and Betty McKinney, both of Mount Airy. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Slate was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Slate; an infant son, Baby Johnny Dilius; a sister, Beverly Shopwerth; and a stepson, Bob Slate. The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Roscoe Creed and the Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home.