Dolores Fowler Slay

Dolores Fowler Slay passed away January 29, 2024 at the Mountain Living Community under Hospice Care. Before moving to Mountain Living Community she was cared for at her home by sister Karen, nephew Jeremey and friend Sherry McCord. She especially enjoyed and loved Jeremy’s dog, Bo who loved her also. He would put his paws on her lap to make sure she was OK and give her kisses.

Dolores was born October 28, 1939 in Clarksburg, WV. She was married to the late Mitchell Louis Slay who passed away August 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Willa Mae (Henthorne) Fowler and Benjamin “Fred” Fowler. Her deceased siblings were Beverly Palmer and Dell Shields.

She is survived by stepson Karl (Dawn) Slay and grandchildren, Jaclyn Slay and Colby Slay of Jackson, New Jersey. She is also survived by her siblings, Richard D. Fowler (Mary Ann), Luke Fowler (Jan), Timothy Fowler, Karen (Jerry) Compton and Laurel Cokeley. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Melinda Sheilds. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Dolores loved her family and always wanted them to love one another.

Dolores worked for DuPont in Delaware for 30 years before retiring to West Virginia. She graduated from Victory High School in 1957. Dolores was the matriarch of her large family and hosted many Thanksgiving dinners and picnics at the farm.

As long as she was able, she attended Mariah’s Chapel UMC, the small community church in Clemtown. Each Sunday, she had plenty of assistance with help in and out of the church.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers from Mt. Hospice Care.

A private family graveside service following cremation at her request will be held at the WV National Cemetery in Grafton with Pastor Sam Haught conducting graveside rites at the families convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mariah’s Chapel 4760 Clemtown Rd. Philippi, WV 26416.