Phyllis Rachel Slaton

Phyllis R. (Copeland) Slaton, age 92 of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Little Rock. She was born on October 21, 1932 in Nashville to the late Oscar Copeland and Annie Glasgow Copeland.

After graduating from Nashville High School, she went on to graduate from UALR with a Master of Arts degree. She taught children with special needs and retired from Little Rock School District. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church of Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 38 years, David E. Slaton, and her sister, DeRhonda Woodruff.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah McCabe and husband Stephen; two grandson Joshua Hines and Trace McCabe; one brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Copeland and Laverne; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in County Line Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com