Dorothy Marie " Sue" Slay of Rockford departed this earthly life August 1, 2021 in her home. She was born December 27, 1934 in Prescott, Arkansas the daughter of Louis and Victoria Smith. Dorothy lived in Rockford since 1955 coming Colorado Springs, Colorado. She married Maurice Slay, December 3, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas, he preceded her in death.  Dorothy was a member Providence Missionary Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School teacher and with the Willing Workers, Mothers Board, and Golden Agers Choir. She graduated from McRae High School in Prescott, Arkansas.

Dorothy leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Corita (Merv) Anderson and Regina (Gregory) Taylor; three grandchildren, Gregory Taylor Jr., Julian Slay and Austin Marie Taylor; one great granddaughter, Gia Taylor; sister, Louise Parker; brother George Smith; special niece, April Holland; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, two daughters, Maurcina and Carla Slay;

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 200 N. Johnston Ave.

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