[Nfbf-l] Passing of Johnnie Slayton

[Dan Hicks]

This was indeed shocking news.Gloria and I send our condolences to Johnny's family and to the Tallahassee chapter. Johnny was a valued board member and a friend to the members of the NFBF Board. We will all miss her greatly.

Dan Hicks, President
NFBF

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> On Nov 1, 2014, at 6:54 PM, Toni King via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Sherrie,
> Thank you for your kind words. Yes we plan to do just that. To make sure our chapter grows and continues to fight the fight Johnnie  gave so much to.
> 
> Bright Blessings,
> Toni
> Original message:
>> Part of the reason Johnnie did such a great job is the people and friends
>> she surrounded herself with and you Toni are one of them. I know that
>> because of JOhnnie's encouragement and the fine people in the Tallhassee
>> chapter, the chapter will continue to go on to do great things. My
>> condolences to all of you and as JOhnnie would say,
>> "Cheers"
>> Sherri
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Toni King via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 12:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Passing of Johnnie Slayton
> 
> 
>> Hello,
>> I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and support in the
>> face of our loss.
> 
>> Yes Johnnie Slaton was an amazing woman and a devoted member of the
>> NFB.  She was a great president and we will miss her leadership, energy
>> and drive.
>> We will continue  to make a difference  in honor of Johnnie and all she
>> gave.
> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Toni King
>> VP of the Tallahassee chapter.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> This is truly shocking and tragic news. I thought so highly of Johnnie and
>>> she was doing terrific things with the Tallahassee Chapter. This is a
>>> perfect example of we just do not know when we will be called home. I
>>> shall
>>> miss Johnnie big time.
> 
>>> My sincerest sympathies go out to Johnnie's family and friends.
> 
>>> Kathy Davis
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darlene
>>> Laibl-Crowe via Nfbf-l
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:41 PM
>>> To: 'Lenora J. Marten'; 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Passing of Johnnie Slayton
> 
>>> So sorry to hear this.   I will keep the family and friends in prayer!!
> 
>>> I met her briefly when at the state convention, she was a very nice woman!
> 
>>> May she rest in peace!
>>> Darlene
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lenora J.
>>> Marten via Nfbf-l
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:28 PM
>>> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Passing of Johnnie Slayton
> 
> 
>>> Hello everyone,
> 
>>> I am extremely saddened to report to you of the passing of one of our
>>> great
>>> leaders, Johnnie Slayton. I don't have a lot of details yet, but she
>>> passed
>>> away early this morning due to complications from a blood clot.
> 
>>> My deepest condolences go out to Johnnie's family and the Tallahassee
>>> Chapter. She was by far, one of the most incredible people I've ever had
>>> the
>>> pleasure of meeting. She will be greatly missed.
> 
>>> I've spoken with Sylvia Young, Tallahassee Chapter secretary and her
>>> information is below should you need to contact her directly.
>>> I will be posting further information as it becomes available concerning
>>> services.
> 
>>> Sylvia Young
>>> slyfox at embarqmail.com
>>> 850-322-5937
> 
>>> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Lenora J. Marten, President
>>> Florida Organization of Parents of Blind Children Secretary, NFB-FL
>>> Florida
>>> Rehabilitation Council for the Blind bluegolfshoes at aol.com
>>> 904-229-9554
> 
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