Emma J. Helton SloneNORTH MANCHESTER – Emma J. Helton Slone, 83, Claypool, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Floyd County, Ky., to John and Myrtle Hale Helton.
She married Cornelius Slone on Nov. 2, 1968. He passed away July 18, 1995.
She graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1955 and then moved to Silver Lake. Emma became a mother to her brothers after their mother was killed in a car accident when she was 7. She was caring and nurturing to her brothers, nieces and nephews, which she thought of as her own children. Emma enjoyed going to garage sales, relaxing by doing crossword puzzles and word searches. Emma also relished her time doing yard work and reading, but especially loved being with her church family.
She was the office manager at Kralis Brothers Food Inc., Mentone, for 30-plus years.
She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, Claypool.
She is survived by stepson, Joe Slone; stepdaughters, Linda Needler and Shelly Dryer; and brother, Don (Janet) Helton, Silver Lake.
She was predeceased by five brothers: Carl “Dude,” James Willard, John H., Fred and Ellis Helton; three sisters: Thelma Hicks, Irene Phillips and Elsie Dotson.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11 at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake, with Pastor Terry Bradford. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.
The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with final arrangements.
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Memorials to First Free Will Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 43, Claypool, IN 46510.
